HONG KONG, Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is jointly organised by JNA & CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, with the support of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality and Exclusive Sponsor -- Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited.

As the competition is entering its final judging stage, five world-known judges will gather and review the final 30 on the shortlist.

Among the designers who made their way to the final, seven of them are foreign designers. Most of them are experienced professional jewellery designers who have participated in various international design competitions. Only one of them is an amateur design student from the US, who will go head to head against other veteran designers in the finale.

Photo of Ronaldo C Buensalida and Mohammad Khosht

Designer Ronaldo C Buensalida has four designs shortlisted for the final, in both the plain gold and the gem-set gold jewellery categories. Bouasse has already made a name for himself as an award-winning designer and is currently working for the largest jewellery company in the UAE.

Mohammad Khosht of Jordan was a graduate of a local hotel management and tourism institution before devoting himself in the world of jewellery design. His endless creativity allowed him to turn his passion into a profession.

Photo of Krishma S Jain and Phil Bouasse

Graduated from the famed jewellery school Ecoles de la Rue du Louvre in France, designer Phil Bouasse's profound knowledge in jewellery is his greatest asset. Bouasse, who is also an instructor and consultant, is providing training sections to international brands and is eager to showcase his unique design approach in major competitions.

Born and raised in a jeweller family, the DNA of jewellery design flows in Krishma S Jain's veins. Through constant exploration, she carved a niche for herself in the jewellery design sector and had become a force to be reckoned with.

Photo of Nathalie Melville Geary and Meltem Sahan

Turkish designer Meltem Sahan once created a thumb ring that embodies her belief that all lives are connected. Now, using "tree" as the theme, she is hoping her designs could once again reinvigorate people's love for the nature.

Nathalie Melville Geary is a Hong Kong-based jewellery designer, craftsman, creative teaching expert and entrepreneur. With infinite creativity and passion, she established her namesake brand and acted as the creative director to share her expertise on design, promotion and teaching.

Photo of Nicola Brandon (on the right)

Last but not least is Nicola Brandon of the US. Apart from jewellery design, the 20-year-old designer also puts emphasis on user experience and system design. Brandon believes her shortlisted designs are a perfect reflection of her belief that has what it takes to change the world.

In the final judging stage, judges will examine closely the finished product of each of the 30 designs. Then, based on the scores according to three categories, namely Adherence to the Theme, Originality and Creativity, as well as Understanding of Craftsmanship and Manufacturing Processes, and one final round of discussion, winners will be selected in a professional and impartial manner.

For more information and the list of finalists, please visit the official website or social media platforms at:

HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is now entering its final judging stage. Five world-known judges will be gathering to review the final 30 on the shortlist.

Jointly organised by JNA & CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the event is supported by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality and Exclusive Sponsor -- Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited.

Among the designers who made their way to the final, seven of them are foreign designers. Most of them are experienced professional jewellery designers who have participated in various international design competitions. Only one of them is an amateur design student from the US, who will go head to head against other veteran designers in the finale.

Photo of Ronaldo Buensalida and Mohammad Khosht

Designer Ronaldo Buensalida has four designs shortlisted for the final, in both the plain gold and the gem-set gold jewellery categories. Bouasse has already made a name for himself as an award-winning designer and is currently working for the largest jewellery company in the UAE.

Mohammad Khosht of Jordan was a graduate of a local hotel management and tourism institution before devoting himself in the world of jewellery design. His endless creativity allowed him to turn his passion into a profession.

Photo of Krishma S Jain and Phil Bouasse

Graduated from the famed jewellery school Ecoles de la Rue du Louvre in France, designer Phil Bouasse's profound knowledge in jewellery is his greatest asset. Bouasse, who is also an instructor and consultant, is providing training sections to international brands and is eager to showcase his unique design approach in major competitions.

Born and raised in a jeweller family, the DNA of jewellery design flows in Krishma S Jain's veins. Through constant exploration, she carved a niche for herself in the jewellery design sector and had become a force to be reckoned with.

Photo of Nathalie Melville Geary and Meltem Sahan

Turkish designer Meltem Sahan once created a thumb ring that embodies her belief that all lives are connected. Now, using "tree" as the theme, she is hoping her designs could once again reinvigorate people's love for the nature.

Nathalie Melville Geary is a Hong Kong-based jewellery designer, craftsman, creative teaching expert and entrepreneur. With infinite creativity and passion, she established her namesake brand and acted as the creative director to share her expertise on design, promotion and teaching.

Photo of Nicola Brandon (on the right)

Last but not least is Nicola Brandon of the US. Apart from jewellery design, the 20-year-old designer also puts emphasis on user experience and system design. Brandon believes her shortlisted designs are a perfect reflection of her belief that has what it takes to change the world.

In the final judging stage, judges will examine closely the finished product of each of the 30 designs. Then, based on the scores according to three categories, namely Adherence to the Theme, Originality and Creativity, as well as Understanding of Craftsmanship and Manufacturing Processes, and one final round of discussion, winners will be selected in a professional and impartial manner.

For more information and the list of finalists, please visit the official website or social media platforms at:

TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2017/PRNewswire/ -- The new Seiko Boutique in London is open for business. At an inauguration ceremony on August 10, the President and COO of Seiko Watch Corporation, Shuji Takahashi, invited the world to the boutique and ushered in a new chapter in the history of Seiko in Britain.

At the opening, Takahashi had the honor of being joined by His Excellency Koji Tsuruoka, Japanese Ambassador to Britain, and Jonathan Ross, television presenter and noted enthusiast for Japan and its culture.

At the inauguration ceremony, Takahashi commented: "We have long wanted to open a Seiko Boutique in London and I am delighted that we have now found the perfect location where we can show the world the full range of our Seiko and Grand Seiko collections. I can promise every visitor a uniquely enjoyable and informative experience of our watches and of what makes them special."

The boutique showcases the very best of Seiko, including the Astron GPS Solar, Presage, Prospex and Premier collections. Alongside Seiko, in a special area dedicated to the brand, is the widest selection of the luxury brand Grand Seiko anywhere in Europe.

The boutique provides watch lovers with the perfect environment in which to experience and explore the rich world of Seiko. Visitors can learn of the company's 136 years of history, its landmark technical achievements and the unrivalled diversity of its watchmaking technologies. Because Seiko is one of the very few vertically integrated watchmakers in the world, the movements in each watch offered in the Seiko Boutique are made from components manufactured entirely in-house, which is the ultimate and only guarantee of the highest level of quality, performance and durability.

In addition, selected masterpieces from the luxury Credor brand were on show, including the celebrated hand-made Eichi, Minute Repeater and Fugaku Tourbillon creations that have, until now, never been shown in Britain.

Located at 57, Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, the Seiko Boutique offers unique watches in a unique environment.

]]>2017-08-11T21:05:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/185077-0.shtml- Company to Hold Conference Call with Accompanying Slide Presentation at 5:30 p.m. E.T. on August 11, 2017

WUHAN, China, Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingold Jewelry, Inc. ("Kingold" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China's leading manufacturers and designers of high quality 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Net income was $8.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to net income was $19.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share

Outlook for 2017

Company reiterates guidance of between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons of 24-karat gold products in 2017

Management Commentary

Mr. Zhihong Jia, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, "We were pleased to continue to deliver strong operating results in the second quarter of 2017, as we fully leveraged the higher gold price along with the strong growing demand and further expanded our production capacity. Meanwhile, we continue to watch market dynamics and gold price trends to be able to make timely adjustment of our business strategy. Based on our team's extensive experience in the gold industry, we will further explore upstream-downstream industries to establish an all-round strategic plan for Kingold's overall development."

2017 SECOND QUARTER OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Metric Tons of Gold Processed

Three Months Ended:

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2016

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Branded*

12

46.2%

10.5

51.7%

Customized**

14

53.8%

9.8

48.3%

Total

26

100.0%

20.3

100%

Six Months Ended:

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2016

Volume

% of Total

Volume

% of Total

Branded*

20.1

47.7%

18.7

53.1%

Customized**

22

52.3%

16.5

46.9%

Total

42.1

100%

35.2

100%

*

Branded Production:

The Company acquires gold from the Shanghai Gold Exchange to produce branded products.

**

Customized Production:

Clients who purchase customized products supply gold to the Company for processing.

For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company sold a total of 26 metric tons of gold, of which branded production was 12 metric tons, representing 46.2% of total gold sold, and customized production was 14 metric tons, representing 53.8% of total gold sold in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2016, the Company sold a total of 20.3 metric tons, of which branded production was 10.5 metric tons, or 51.7% of the total gold sold, and customized production was 9.8 metric tons, or 48.3% of total gold sold.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING REVIEW

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $475.9 million, representing an increase of $85.6 million, or 22%, from $390.3 million for the same period in 2016. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by the higher sales volume and the higher average selling price for branded production which increased from RMB 238.42 per gram in the three months ended June 30, 2016 to RMB 264 per gram in three months ended June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company's net sales were $768.1 million, increased 14% from $672.4 million in the first half of 2016. The increase in net sales was mainly due to the higher sales volume and the higher average selling price for branded production which increased from RMB 231.34 per gram in the six months ended June 30, 2016 to RMB 256.66 per gram in six months ended June 30, 2017.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $47.8 million, compared to $46.1 million for the same period in 2016.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company's gross profit was $64.9 million decreased from $74.6 million in the first half of 2016.

Gross Margin

The Company's gross margin was 10% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to 11.8% in the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin was primarily because the increase in unit cost of branded production sales exceeded the increase of average selling price during the three months ended June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company's gross margin was 8.4%, compared to 11.1% in the first half of 2016. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to the increase in unit cost of our branded production sales exceeded the increase of average selling price of our branded production during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Net Income ((Loss)

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $8.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share based on 66.4 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $19.9 million in the prior year period, or $0.30 per diluted share based on 66.3 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the prior-year period. The decrease in net income was primarily due to significant increase in interest expenses from $16.9 million in the three months ended June 30,2016 to $39 million in the three months ended June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company's net loss was $13.3 million, or $(0.20) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $35.1 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share, in the same period of 2016. The decrease in net income was primarily due to significant increase in interest expenses from $21.5 million in the six months ended June 30,2016 to $75.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Balance Sheet Highlights (USD in Millions)

6/30/2017

12/31/2016

Percentage Change

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$9.2

$21.3

(56.8) %

Inventories

$309.6

$119.4

159 %

Working Capital

$861.0

$460.0

87.2 %

Stockholders' Equity

$326.5

$282.5

15.6 %

Net cash used in operating activities was $257 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $185.5 million for the same period in 2016. The increase of net cash used in operating was mainly due to the increase in inventories of $204 million for the increased production to meet the sales demand.

OUTLOOK FOR 2017

Based on the Company's existing resources and capacity along with strong demand for 24-karat gold products in China, and its possession of 42.1 metric tons of 24-karat gold products in the first half of 2017, the Company reiterates its expectation that gold processed will be between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons during 2017.

Conference Call Details

Kingold also announced that it will discuss these financial results in a conference call on August 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. E.T.

The dial-in numbers are:

Live Participant Dial In (Toll Free):

877-407-9038

Live Participant Dial In (International):

201-493-6742

The conference call will also be webcast live. To listen to the call, please go to the Investor Relations section of Kingold's website at www.kingoldjewelry.com, or click on the following link: http://kingoldjewelry.equisolvewebcast.com/q2-2017. The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, one of China's largest cities, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China's leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments, and investment-oriented products. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. For more information, please visitwww.kingoldjewelry.com.

Business Risks and Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward -looking statements by words such as "expects," "believe," "project," "anticipate," or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding Kingold's outlook with respect to its 2017 outlook for gold processing, its expectations with respect to completion of construction of the Jewelry Park and planned grand opening, as well as its ability to engage in presales and finance the remaining construction. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, including those contained in Kingold's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Kingold's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Kingold undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

]]>2017-08-09T23:19:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/184886-0.shtmlENCINITAS, California, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nixon, the California-based watch and accessory brand, announced today that Scott Kerslake has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer effective August 21, 2017.

Kerslake has a history of successfully implementing brand strategies, building teams and fostering positive culture with the goal of driving growth and success. With over 25 years of experience growing consumer product brands, Kerslake joins Nixon from prAna where he was CEO since 2009. Prior to joining prAna, Kerslake served as President of Miraval, a destination wellness spa and resort in Arizona. Before Miraval, Kerslake founded Athleta, the standout women's athletic clothing brand, where he also served as CEO.

"I am beyond excited to join the Nixon team. The brand has enormous global potential and is well-positioned for the future as a leader in the youth market," said Kerslake. "I have been a fan of the brands' ability to consistently harness the energy and creativity of the team from around the world into a distinct and leading point-of-view via the products they create."

Andy Laats, Nixon Co-founder said, "It's an honor to be working with Scott. His track record speaks for itself, and it's clear that his team-building leadership style and his strategic focus are some of the things that have contributed to his successes. It'll be fun to see what Nixon can accomplish under his leadership. I also want to thank outgoing CEO Nick Stowe for all his work over the last 4 years and through this transition."

Kerslake will be based at Nixon's Encinitas, California-based headquarters.

About Nixon Founded in 1998 in Encinitas, California, Nixon is a California based watch and accessories brand. Nixon's team-designed, custom-built watches and accessories are sold in the best boardsport, fashion and specialty retailers in over 90 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nixon.com

The Final Straight - The Fastest Man in the World Will Hang Up His Spikes After the World Championships in London

"We will always be impressed by the physical and moral values that enabled Usain Bolt to become the fastest man of all time! Beyond his role as a Hublot ambassador, he is a daily inspiration for us, a role model. We will never be able to thank him enough for that. Good luck for London, good luck for the future, Usain, and may you continue to… shine!"

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO Hublot.

After a career which has not only made him a legendary athlete but also one of the greatest sportsmen of all time, Usain Bolt is going to hang up his spikes with a unique track record. 11 World Championship titles - maybe 12 after his last participation to the World Championship that will be held within the next days - and 8 Olympic medals! Usain Bolt is the only athlete to have defended his gold medal over three consecutive Olympics, even going as far as beating three records in one Olympiad! He holds the world records for the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres.

Since 2010, Hublot has joined Usain Bolt in the same quest. The quest to measure time, to surpass oneself, and to de determined to stand the test of time. First, Unique, Different: the slogan defining the Hublot brand adapts perfectly to its Lightning Bolt ambassador: the first in the race, the first to beat records, unique by virtue of his track record, different due to his style, different due to his size among sprinters. The partnership resulted in the launch of a watchmaking creation just like the great champion, the Hublot Big Bang UNICO Usain Bolt watch. A piece proposed in two versions, yellow gold or All Black ceramic. Designed in collaboration with Bolt, this model in shades of green and gold is a nod to the champion's favourite colours. Its strap presents an embossed Jamaican flag. A very special Big Bang for the fastest man since the Big Bang!

The world sprinting king will enter the Pantheon of sport once and for all after his last individual race, the 100 metres event at the World Athletics Championships which will be held on 5 August in London and after the 4x100m on August 12. On this occasion, Hublot is partnering with the Usain Bolt Foundation and the After School All Stars, two charities raising funds for after-school educational programmes for disadvantaged children thanks to the Omaze digital platform. One of the donors will be rewarded via a competition offering a trip to London, a meeting with Usain Bolt and a VIP welcome, as well as a Hublot wall clock.

Hublot fully supports Usain Bolt in his attempt to win a final World Championship title. Lightning Bolt is going to put the chronometer to the test!

HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), a long-time supporter of the JNA Awards, has shown further confidence in one of the world's most prestigious awards programmes by moving up to become a Headline Partner from the 2017 edition. The Awards event, widely regarded as the Oscars of the jewellery and gemstone industry, aims to promote and uphold excellence in innovation, leadership, sustainability and best business practices in the international jewellery and gemstone trade.

Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the JNA Awards, Founder of JNA, and Director of Business Development – Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, "We are extremely privileged to have SDE's unwavering support all these years. Their trust and strong belief in what we do at the JNA Awards is a clear signal that the event helps bring positivity and advancement to the industry."

Lin Qiang, President of SDE, said, "Having been a solid supporter of the JNA Awards since its inception five years ago, SDE is very honoured and delighted to upgrade its position to Headline Partner this year. Through this gesture, we would like to pay special tribute to this prestigious event for the positive message it is promoting in the international jewellery and gemstone industry. We truly believe that the vision and core values that the JNA Awards bring will inspire industry stakeholders to do their best and thus, create a brighter future for the jewellery and gemstone community. SDE is so proud to be a part of this driving force."

SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses. Authorised by the State Council, SDE is the only diamond exchange in China, providing diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Since its founding in 2000, the total value of SDE's diamond transactions has been growing at an annual average rate of 27%, with diamond transactions reaching a total value of US$2.67 billion in the first half of 2017. Its membership has also increased to the current 390 from 41 when it first started, including 262 overseas members from 14 countries and regions such as Israel, Belgium, India, Hong Kong, South Africa, the US, Japan and Canada. SDE is home to the most prestigious jewellery retailers, diamond wholesalers and manufacturers with a business presence in China.

The annual JNA Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, 14 September, during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2017. The Award Recipients will be announced and feted at this glittering event.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited is a world-class leading jeweller listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011, and has become the largest jeweller listed in Hong Kong by market capitalisation.

The iconic brand "Chow Tai Fook" of the Group has been widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and renowned for product design, quality and value. The acquisition of Hearts On Fire, an internationally acclaimed U.S. luxury diamond brand, in August 2014 has further underpinned the Group's stature as a diamond expert in the industry.

The Group boasts an extensive retail network comprising over 2,300 Chow Tai Fook and Hearts On Fire stores spanning more than 500 cities in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and the United States, as well as a strong and fast growing e-tail network through operating its Chow Tai Fook e-Shops and various e-tail accounts on other online shopping platforms.

The Group's sophisticated vertically integrated business model provides it with an effective and tight control over the entire operation chain from raw material procurement, design, production, to marketing and sales through its extensive POS and e-tail channels.

Authorised by the State Council, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) is the only diamond exchange in China and provides diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

The KGK Group was founded in 1905 by Kesrimal Kothari and Ghisilal Kothari of Jaipur (India), with the humble task of trading gemstones between India and Burma. With a global presence across 19 countries today, the privately held group has evolved into one of the most preferred brands in the gemstone and jewellery industry, with a vertically integrated operation that spans the entire supply chain from mines to brands. KGK is one of the few conglomerates covering the entire spectrum of mining, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of coloured gemstones, diamonds and jewellery for over a century. KGK Group has a resilient team of 12,000 employees with operations and offices in Asia, Australia, North and South America, Europe and Africa. Having achieved an impeccable reputation in the gemstone, diamond and jewellery trade, the group has recently diversified into real estate.

Rio Tinto Diamonds is one of the world's major producers of rough diamonds and operates a fully integrated diamond exploration, mining and marketing business.

For over three decades, the company has been an important participant in the international diamond market with two world class underground diamond mines in Australia (Argyle) and Canada (Diavik) and an advanced diamond project in India (Bunder).

Rio Tinto Diamonds' production is sorted and prepared for sale at its sales and marketing office in Antwerp, Belgium, supported by a network of representative offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New York. It also operates a niche cutting and polishing factory in Perth, Australia for the rare pink diamonds from its Argyle mine. Rio Tinto Diamonds is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Diamond Producers Association.

2.3 The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange

Founded in February 2016, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is one of two provincial jewellery trading platforms authorised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Aggregating resources from key industrial hubs across Guangdong including Guangzhou, Pingzhou of Foshan, Yangmei of Jieyang and Sihui of Zhaoqing, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange joins hands with world-renowned jewellery brands in setting up an international supply chain integrated service platform that offers a secure and convenient trading experience for domestic and overseas jewellers.

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is set to benefit China's jewellery industry in a variety of areas, such as the promotion of a healthier and more balanced international division of labour, foreign trade development, cross-border resource management and consumer market growth. As part of this effort, it will take full advantage of the base and influence of Guangdong's jewellery industry and the benefits stemming from the Belt and Road Initiative to establish linkages with national and global gemstone and jewellery markets.

The Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND), with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and is a subsidiary of GDH Limited, which is Guangdong Province's largest conglomerate operating outside Mainland China.

The principal business of GDLAND is property development and investment, including but not limited to the development and operational management of the innovative commercial real estate, urban complex and industrial business complex. As the strategic arm of GDH Limited, GDLAND engages in the business development of commercial real estate, as well as the projects of urban and industrial complex.

GDLAND's flagship project, namely the "Buxin Project", is planned to become the biggest and most advanced jewellery mart in the world, including a large-scale jewellery trading and exhibition centre along with other facilities, with a lot size of over 87,000 square metres and the construction scale (floor area) is expected to be more than 700,000 square metres. The Buxin Project, which is located in the Buxin area of Luohu district in Central Shenzhen, close to the Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Base, is expected to develop the area into one of the most influential gold and jewellery trading and exchange platforms in China and around the world.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 32 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 19 market sectors with 230 events, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock online products for over 2,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 12 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 events. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with 70 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise over 20 events every year across the country.

JNA is the flagship publication of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, the title is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. It features original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

]]>2017-08-02T16:02:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/184317-0.shtmlBANGKOK, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its long history of jewelry producer, Thailand polishes finest pieces of gold, silver, pearls, and gemstones for the world to see. With invaluable heritage of craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations, gems districts like Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Chantaburi welcome visitors and traders from every corner of the world.

All that glitters at the 60th edition of Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair

To cherish sparkling potential of gems and jewelry industry, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has been organizing the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair - a well-established trading platform where global gems and jewelry professionals meet, connect and select exquisite gems and jewelry.

This year, the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) will mark its 60th edition during September 6-10, 2017, at IMPACT's Challenger Halls, Bangkok. Underlining the country's strength as regional hub of quality gems and jewelry, the Fair brings together over 800 leading producers, suppliers and exciting designers showcasing outstanding products in over 2,100 booths.

Mrs. Malee Choklumlerd, DITP's Director General, disclosed that the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is Asia's leading trade show for the jewelry industry. It provides an outstanding platform for Thai and international jewelry producers, suppliers as well as emerging talents to display their exquisite creations.

The Director General further expressed her confidence that the recent Cabinet Resolution on gems and jewelry import duty exemption in early 2017 would greatly enhance competitiveness of Thai industry. The policy is applicable to duties on all gems and jewelry products imported to Thailand. Visitors, meanwhile, will benefit greatly by getting merchandise of finest quality at best prices.

Speaking of the 60th BGJF highlights, Mrs. Malee stated that the event will showcase the country's signature products particularly colored gemstones for which Thailand is celebrated as world's leading producer. Others include silver jewelry which has placed the country No.2 in world exports, and gold jewelry which has won the country international fame for its intricacy and outstanding quality. Not to be missed is the New Faces exhibition focusing on up-and-coming trends in Niche Markets such as "The Moment" displaying jewelry for wedding and special occasions, "Metro Men" showcasing jewelry for men, "Heritage & Craftsmanship" spotlighting contemporary hand-crafted jewelry, "Spiritual Power" unveiling jewelry of belief and opulence, plus the trend-setting creations entitled "Beyond Jewelry/ Jewelry Cross Over" featuring modern and everyday-life gadgets as well as furniture and home decor items decorated with gems.

Another highlight of the upcoming fair is the Ruby Contest in celebration of its 60th edition with 60 finest Rubies being presented by Thai and international producers. Visitors will also enjoy the BGJF's new zone in the SMEs Pavilion dedicated to exquisite jewelry crafted by outstanding SMEs from reputed gems districts. The five-day trade event also provides visitors a series of extensive seminars, complimentary shuttle service, plus on-site gemological lab service from the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) and other leading gemological institutes.

The 60th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will take place from September 6-10, 2017 at Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. For more information and pre-registration, please visit www.bkkgems.com or dial +66 (0) 2507 8392-3, DITP Call Center 1169 or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bangkokgemsofficial.

Louis Moinet has launched exclusive limited edition watches as a tribute to the history and tradition of Singapore. The first presentation of this unique project will take place on the National Day of Singapore, on 9th August 2017.

The Louis Moinet Singapore Edition watch is a mechanical timepiece combining Swiss precision with Singaporean soul. Two different continents and cultures were merged in this project as a tribute to Singaporean history. This limited edition of watches includes only 84 pieces (19 in gold cases and 65 in stainless steel cases) and is endowed with decorative elements which constitute references to the past and to symbols of Singapore, The Lion City. The first one is of the Singapore skyline with its most characteristic buildings, such as: Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Gardens By The Bay, ArtScience Museum and the Singapore Flyer. This artistic portrayal of local architecture has been engraved in the bottom part of the dial and shows the vitality and creativity of contemporary Singapore. Over the skyline, you could find the moon facing the five small stars, which is reference to the flag of Singapore. In addition, the dial is partly open, allowing one to observe each and every beat of the calibre. This also shows the passing of time and powerfully represents and allows us to reflect on each second of Singapore's independence. Moreover, the rotor of the watch is decorated with a concentric version of the Clou de Paris pattern.

Watches will be available in original Louis Moinet stainless steel and 18k rose gold Neo cases. This timepiece will be powered by the LM45 automatic movement, designed and manufactured also by Louis Moinet. The frequency of the balance is 28,800 vph (4Hz) and the movement contains 22 jewels. This unique watch has been created by the famous Swiss watch atelier Louis Moinet, in cooperation with Wealth Solutions Singapore- a local branch of the Polish company specialising in delivery and creation of unique collector items, and The Singapore Watch Club - the most important association of timepiece aficionados in Singapore. The first public presentation of this project will take place at The Fullerton Hotel on Singapore's National Day this 9th August, 2017.

]]>2017-07-20T12:51:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/183290-0.shtmlThe Brand Forges Ahead and Seals Its Position as Singapore's Leading Jeweller Offering Diverse Customised Bridal Jewellery Within Weeks

The Singapore Jeweller Vyes and Competes on a Global Stage for the Ever-Expanding Engagement and Bridal Jewellery Market

SINGAPORE, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Hwa Jewellery, the first publicly listed jeweller in Singapore and a subsidiary of Aspial Corporation Limited, has launched the first phase of its new campaign to capture the highly viable engagement, wedding and anniversary jewellery market. Lee Hwa Romance is the brand's first step towards customising jewellery -- specifically for couples looking for unique engagement rings, personalised wedding bands or an anniversary ring that holds an intimate message.

In addition to the customisation of the jewellery, the brand is launching digital omni-channel platforms to grow its in-boutique services. With a swipe on an iPad, customers will be able to visualise their personalised designs within minutes. Couples can book one-on-one appointments online for personal consultations, all in the plush privacy of brand new wedding suites[1].

Lee Hwa Jewellery currently offers one of Singapore's largest selections of bridal jewellery and customisable service through its exclusive international brands including Niessing, Furrer Jacotand Forevermark. The Lee Hwa Romance platform, encompassing these leading brands, will fully involve couples in the design process of engagement rings, wedding bands and even anniversary rings, to ensure that their innermost hopes and dreams are captured.

According to Lee Hwa Jwellery, the bridal business, both pre and post, has historically been stable. However, as the customer profile grows more sophisticated, there is an increased burden on brands to deliver unique products and customer propositions.

Ms. Chian Yu Xian, Brand Manager of Lee Hwa Jewellery, said, "Lee Hwa Jewellery, one of the industry's first in Singapore, has always been on the forefront. The Lee Hwa Jewellery Romance platform is another great example to prove its lead in the market. This campaign is a consumer-driven development in the romance sector, a cornerstone of our business. While we do offer personalised wedding band design services from our international brands, such as Niessing's Design Your Own and Furrer Jacot's Ringdividuell, as a Singaporean brand, we are proud to be launching our very own offerings for young couples."

"As more and more young people want to get involved in the process -- from the conceptualisation to imprinting their most intimate symbols of love, we strongly believe that The Ensemble Collection will have a lot of resonance amongst couples. With our team of highly-trained jewellery consultants, special wedding designers, and skillful craftsmen, we are confident that we will fulfill every young couple's natural desire for personalised service during one of life's most important purchasing decisions. We want them to be involved in every step, from the selection of the colour of gold, the size, width, and the texture of the wedding bands, the inclusion of diamonds, engravings and more!" said Ms. Chian.

She added that the Romance platform goes beyond wedding bands. "After the wedding, a couple enjoys many flourishing milestones -- from anniversaries to birth of their children and other romantic surprises. Lee Hwa Romance helps to capture the evolution and true essence of each of these intimate moments."

Couples can customise The Ensemble Collection by choosing the texture, colour of the gold bands, diamond setting and engraving of symbols, words and hand-written messages, making this selection of the ring truly personal.

Depending on the final design selected, the wedding bands will be ready within three weeks. The service will be launched in July and will be available at all Lee Hwa Jewellery Boutiques.

Lee Hwa Jewellery, Singapore's first publicly listed jewellery brand, is a leader in designing and retailing contemporary fine and unique jewellery creations inspired by trends and the latest fashion runway collections the world over.

A strong believer in innovation, the company introduced the world's first 19K solid Purple Gold in 2000. It was also the first to popularise white gold -- establishing it firmly as a lifestyle accessory for the fashion savvy modern woman.

Lee Hwa Jewellery injects creativity to its products through collaborations with leading award-winning artistic luminaries such as Toshiyuki Kita, Dick Lee and Ashley Isham. The brand's market-leading, innovative design philosophy has led to its celebrated position as the official Singapore licensee of Forevermark, a diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies. Lee Hwa Jewellery is also the exclusive distributor of jewellery from world-renowned international brands such as Destinee and Destinee Royale from Belgium, Furrer-Jacot from Switzerland, Annamaria Cammilli from Italy, Yoko London from the UK and Niessing and Stenzhorn from Germany.

Lee Hwa Jewellery has participated in notable events internationally -- London Fashion Week and Moscow City Race, as well as helping to enhance the Singapore fashion landscape. Continuously supporting the Singapore fashion scene through the years, Lee Hwa Jewellery has been involved with Singapore Fashion Festival, Blueprint, Audi Fashion Festival and Singapore Fashion Week. With 15 boutiques island-wide, Lee Hwa Jewellery is a market leader who is committed to providing not only the best quality products but also first-class service to its consumers.

HONG KONG, July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is pleased to announce that it has shortlisted 30 finalists who will vie for the Grand Prize that includes a 1kg pure gold bar.

Organised by JNA and CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the biennial competition aims to usher in a new era in gold wedding jewellery by encouraging designers the world over to reflect wedding traditions and customs through fresh and creative designs.

The 2017 competition attracted a total of 2,017 entries from jewellery designers and students from more than 40 countries and regions including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the US, Canada, the UK, Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, Korea, India and Russia.

The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition's judging panel, chaired by Professor Norman Cherry, selected the 30 finalists after a rigorous and impartial process that evaluated each entry against the criteria set by the organisers and their adherence to the 2017 theme, Oneness. The other members of the judging panel are renowned trends forecaster Paola De Luca, contemporary designer Ben Mori, Professor XuXiang Tang of Tsing Hua University and celebrated jewellery designer Stephen Webster.

There are 15 finalists in both Plain Gold Category and Gem-set Gold Jewellery category respectively. Of the 30 finalists, 19 were from China, 1 was from France, 2 were from Hong Kong, 1 was from India, 1 was Jordan, 1 was from Turkey, 4 were from United Arab Emirates and 1 was from USA.

Finalists of Plain Gold Category

Finalists of Plain Gold Category

Finalists of Gem-Set Gold Jewellery Category

Finalists of Gem-Set Gold Jewellery Category

The organisers added they were heartened and encouraged by the deluge of high-caliber submissions for the 2017 competition, saying this will help elevate and modernise designs of traditional gold wedding jewellery.

The winners of the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition will be announced at its awards ceremony on 12 September 2017 at the Oasis O-City Hotel Shenzhen, China.

JNA & CJNAwww.jewellerynewsasia.com / www.cjna.comJNA and CJNA are the flagship jewellery publications of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, JNA is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. With the rapid development of China's jewellery market, CJNA was founded in 1994 to connect Chinese-speaking jewellery professionals with the world's fastest-growing jewellery market.

World Gold Councilwww.gold.orgThe World Gold Council (WGC) is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Its purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.

People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhenhttp://www.yantian.gov.cn/The People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen (Yantian District) is located in East Shenzhen, continuously promotes the transformation and advancement of its valuable core industries, such as port logistics, gold jewellery, tourism and culture, and biotechnology, among others.

Supporting Organisation

Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipalityhttp://www.sz.gov.cn/wtlyjnew/The Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality is a bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to promote the development of culture, sports and tourism through the enhancement of resource utilisation and cultural vitality of Shenzhen City.

Sponsor

Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited www.batar.cn/Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Co Ltd (Batar) is a major gold jewellery manufacturer. Batar currently owns over 20 subsidiaries engaged in various businesses and three independent brands, "Batar Jewelery," "Global Crown" and "Show King" It has more than 400 franchise and retail stores that cover more than 85 percent of China.

]]>2017-06-29T15:02:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/181602-0.shtmlSIHUI, China, June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Though it is not the place of origin, Sihui, a county-level city of Guangdong province, is called 'the City of Jadeware'. It is well-known for the elaboration of jade from other places. As one of the largest centers of processing and selling jadeware, Sihui is also landed with green ecological landscape, like a jade in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With years' efforts, it has become one of the 100 counties with greatest potential of investment in China by innovatively reconstructing new urbanization and integrating into the Pearl River Delta.

Established in Qin Dynasty, Sihui is a millennium county with a history for more than 2,230 years and a profound culture, which develops the Chinese traditional culture based on jadeware. The history of elaborating jadeware in Sihui can be dated back to the end of Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Until now, Sihui has been enjoying the reputation of "The City of Jadeware in China" for its complete industrial system of jadeware which includes elaborating, providing, selling and service. More than 100 thousand workers produce over ten-thousand-ton jadeware every year and the goods are eagerly demanded in Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and other places around the world.

Within these years, Sihui has been devoting itself to urbanization development, boosting the transformation and upgrading of jadeware industry. Based on this pillar industry as well as advantaged ecological and cultural resources, the government of Sihui plans to establish a exemplary cultural center of jade town featuring the integration of industry, city, human and culture. The investment by the government is as large as more than RMB 20 billion for optimizing the integration of tourism, ecological environment and cultural resources in order to improve the level of industrial development model, products innovation and the employment of the city. It is said that Jadeware as the pillar industry can yield up to RMB 30.4 billion in 2020.

"Jade from elsewhere is turned into jadeware in Sihui." With the objective of building its image with the jade cultural spirit and constructing a benevolent, fair, intelligent, brave and clean city, Sihui has been making a characteristic town of jadeware and regards the construction as the driving force of new urbanization, building a county-level economic development and spiritual civilized model in China.

HONG KONG, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The JNA Awards proudly announced its highly anticipated list of Honourees or finalists across 10 categories on the sidelines of the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.

The event, now in its sixth year, is a premier awards programme that recognises and celebrates excellence and achievement in the jewellery and gemstone industry, with a focus on advancing the trade in Asia.

The categories that drew the most number of entries were the Industry Innovation of the Year, Brand of the Year – Retail and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the JNA Awards remarked, "It is very motivating to see another year with record-breaking entry numbers, with first-time entrants accounting for 22 percent of the applications. Nowadays, companies have to innovate, not only to thrive, but to survive. The impact of innovation is evident in different aspects of production, including marketing, supply chain management, gem and metal technologies, product development and business strategies."

The 2017 independent judging panel consists of industry experts namely Albert Cheng, Advisor to the World Gold Council, Far East (WGC); James Courage, former Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International and former Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council; Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE); Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle East; Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc of Japan; and Mark Lee, Research Director of Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy (APIFS).

WGC's Cheng said, "I am happy to see increased participation this year, especially from Southeast Asia and mainlandChina. Although this creates more debate for the judging panel, it helps further strengthen the Awards."

"The quality and geographical breadth of this year's entrants confirm the relevance of such awards, reflecting the focus of the region's push on innovative and evolving technical and environmental developments, while increasing the importance on consumer responsibility and creative marketing," Courage commented.

"The shortlisted entries not only demonstrate solid achievements and effective approaches in problem-solving, they also set examples of good leadership," noted Lin of SDE.

GIA's Bhatt shared, "It's encouraging to see the high quality of entries, which makes our responsibility as judges more challenging and exciting. Recognition like this inspires entrants to further grow their talent and accelerate the pace of innovation."

Lee of APIFS added, "The JNA Awards is an excellent platform to showcase the industry's development and successes. It's very impressive to see the participants' passion, innovation and contribution to the trade."

The winners will be announced at the JNA Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on 14 September during the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.

MIDDLEBURY, Connecticut, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TIMEX, a global leader in watchmaking for more than 160 years, has partnered with SilMach, a French pioneer in Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS), to create the first MEMS powered watch movement. The jointly created MEMS watch motors (boxes) and movements are the first ever to utilize the MEMS nano technology thanks to SilMach's PowerMEMS patented solution. The joint venture will be based, along with SilMach and Fralsen (TIMEX's movement parts manufacturing facility) in the French micromechanical cluster of Besancon. Merging TIMEX' 160 years of expertise in watch making with the pioneering skills of SilMach, the joint venture is set to disrupt the watch industry.

Tobias Reiss-Schmidt, TIMEX Group President and CEO commenting on the new disruptive partnership, stated "Thanks to our partnership with SilMach, Timex has succeeded in developing another first in the watch industry. Together with SilMach we are disrupting the industry and setting the stage for nano technology. With this development, we are taking revolutionary steps to dramatically enhance design and function in watchmaking in ways that were previously not thought possible."

About TIMEX GroupTIMEX Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces globally. Founded in 1854, TIMEX Group is a privately-held company with numerous brands, such as Timex, Nautica, Guess, Versace, Ferragamo, counts more than 4,000 employees worldwide and is one of the largest, vertically integrated, watchmakers in the world.

About SilMachPioneer in the sector of silicon-based hybrid micromechanics, SilMach designs, manufactures and integrates disruptive MEMS solutions for the motorization of mobile systems and the powerless sensors health control of structures. The company is based in Besancon, France.

SilMach's unique expertise in hybridization enables the combination of MEMS with conventional micromechanics technologies. Created in 2003 by Patrice Minotti, the company has financed the technology maturation of its disruptive innovations by performing exploratory works for the benefit of institutional agencies, research center, and key industrial accounts in the energy, transportation, aeronautics and watchmaking sector. It now has a portfolio of 20 patent families of which 10 are co-owned with the French Government. For more information: www.silmach.com

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) joins the Start-Up Nation with the opening of a technological incubator for Israeli and international diamond-related start-ups. Called Diamond Tech, it will provide a home and financial support for start-ups in the initial stages of development.

Diamond Tech will promote new technologies for diamonds in the broadest sense. This includes industrial platforms, robotics, semi-conductors, medical technologies, space technology, software, finance, and B2B and B2C marketing platforms.

IDE is partnering with Sarine, the Israel-based world leader in technologies for the diamond industry and the Hennig Diamond group, which has an international investment arm specializing in diamond technologies. The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has signed on as a strategic partner for research and development. Key international organizations Brinks Global Services, CIBJO - The World Jewellery Confederation and Pantheon Pacific Group from China have expressed support for the project.

IDE President Yoram Dvash said, "We made a strategic decision to establish Diamond Tech Innovation Center because we are convinced that the diamond industry must advance technologically. Israel is a world leader in technology - with over 1500 new start-ups established every year. We will harness the energy and creativity of the Start-Up Nation for the good of our industry. The Israel Diamond Exchange is committed to ensuring the success of these start-ups and their contribution to the diamond industry."

Sarine CEO David Block said, "As the global pioneer in diamond technology, Sarine is excited to be a part of this important new initiative that will be instrumental in advancing Israeli diamond-based technological solutions. As partners in this venture, Sarine is proud to support and nurture the next generation of innovators in the industry."

Hennig Israel CEO Arik Sela said, "Having been a significant participant in the diamond business for almost 130 years and consistently looking for new business opportunities, it was natural for Hennig to be a founding member of this new initiative. We are convinced the diamond industry can benefit from new technologies and applications for diamonds and that this innovation center has the right ingredients to succeed."

]]>2017-06-21T16:28:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/180891-0.shtmlCHANGSHA, China, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of June 15th, Mendale, the Chinese renowned home textile brand has announced the signing of strategic cooperation on the retail chain of crystal-embellished product development, in store environment and further marketing opportunities with Swarovski's ingredient brand Crystals from Swarovski, following a declaration of excellence ceremony in Changsha, China.

Mendale and Crystals from Swarovski strategic signing ceremony

Chinese Silk Meets Austrian Swarovski Crystals

A glamorous celebration was held at The Luxury Collection, starting off with a Glamorous Light Dance. In addition, Mendale's sparkling display area showcased stunning products and design collaboration, including wedding textiles, home decorations and wedding dresses. As the introduction of the Mendale Group Design Director, these products reflect their youthful and international design concept.

In fact, the cooperation between the two sides has already started and achieved initial success. Last year, Mendale signed with Swarovski Professional (Swarovski's B2B division) to become a Swarovski Ingredient Branding Partner.

Currently, more than 12 million couples get married every year - most of them were born in the 1990s.The psychology of consumers is changing and tend to be younger, more fashionable and international. Mendale has gained the insignt of younger consumer's mind. The company moves with the times, which reflects in the seamless blend of traditional culture and prevailing fashion in its products. Its wide range of wedding products offers a variety of customized, stylish choices for bridal couples. Crystals from Swarovski injects embellishment into Mendale's products. The new cooperation will enable Mendale to present itself as international and modern.

Mendale Leads a New Trend in Multi-brand Cooperation

Li Jing, CEO of Mendale Group, announced that the business partnership with Swarovski will not only focus on wedding textiles and wedding-room products, it will also involve the use of Swarovski's ingredient brand Crystals from Swarovski and joint projects on Mendale's in-store environment and marketing promotion. The key motivation for this important cooperation is the common goal of superb craftsmanship and the maxim: "The customer always comes first."

Flemming Nielsen, Senior Vice President of Sales in Greater China for Swarovski Professional, commented that Mendale was chosen to team up with them in that Mendale is one of China's leading luxury home textiles brands and it is a fantastic opportunity to add a touch of European flavor to traditional Chinese design elements by using Swarovski crystals.

In addition, Mendale Group has embarked on cooperations with other international brands, like KAUFFMANN, Agraria, and Somma in several areas, including reaching an online agent agreement for Mainland China and creating an ultra-luxurious home stores that offer a one-stop shopping experience. Undoubtedly, Mendale has become an international shopping platform.

Following The Belt and Road Initiative, Mendale has maintained an all-round cooperation with hundreds of enterprises in Belt and Road countries, making Mendale a highly competitive international home platform. Up to now, the annual import and export volume exceeds 100 million Yuan.

Mendale has set up 50 stores in Belt and Road countries and become the agent for more than 50 home textile brands from over 20 countries, including Germany, Italy, France, and Britain. Through this international exchange and learning, Mendale will now be in a position to offer improved products and services to customers at home and abroad.

Austria joined the establishment of AIIB under the Belt and Road Initiative, and became one of its founding members. By teaming up, Mendale and Swarovski will mutually benefit from this international cooperation and open an exciting new retail chapter in China.

From its new shop in the heart of the Russian capital and under the victorious aura of Pelé theKing of football, Hublotmarks the time for all the highlights of Planet Football

On 16 June 2017, in the heart of Moscow, Hublot inaugurated its new store in the historic Metropol building. It is no coincidence that Hublot chose this precise moment in time. Just one year from the FIFA World Cup™, and one day from the launch of the FIFA Confederations Cup (from June 17th to July 2nd ), on Red Square, the World Cup record-holder Pelé placed his winning touch on time. Together with Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot and Philippe Le Floc'h, CCO of FIFA, he attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to the sound of a whistle, signalling once again Hublot's uncompromising commitment to football. From its status as "Official FIFA Watch" of the 2018 World Cup™, "Official FIFA Timekeeper" of the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup™, its 4th official boards, including a Big Bang watch with straps bearing the colours of the eight nations of the Confederations Cup, Hublot reigns supreme in timekeeping and football!

In its new almost 120m2 Metropol shop, Hublot brought its friends together to celebrate the 12 months that separate us from the start of the next FIFA World Cup™. Alongside the Swiss watchmaker was football King Pelé, who at just 17 years of age had six goals and one World Cup title to his name. He is an unrivalled World Champion, being the only triple winner of the tournament to date.

From tomorrow and onwards for more than a year, the world of football will have its eyes fixed on Russia. A Planet Football will exist, now and always, on Hublot time. For its 3rd participation in the FIFA World Cup™, from South Africa and Brazil, Hublot will have the honour of timekeeping for the most popular international competition on earth. From 14 June to 15 July 2018, Russia will host the 21st FIFA World Cup™, but before this, kick off for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 will start tomorrow at 6pm.

Hublot is the official timekeeper of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and is paying tribute to the eight footballing nations that will compete on the pitch by presenting a unique series of interchangeable straps in the colours of participating countries on its emblematic Big Bang Unico model. On the pitch, the watchmaker will dominate the game by sequencing the time, player changes and extra time to the rhythm of its official's boards in the form of the Big Bang model.

THOMAS SABO is presenting the new watch collection and combining a stylish aesthetic with a unique design. New models for women from the Spirit and Karma series surprise as highlights: the new rose-gold coloured Karma watch, an elegant timepiece for women, showcases the expressive THOMAS SABO design language with its en-vogue, Bordeaux-red dial. White mother-of-pearl dials complete the watch innovations of the Spirit series and refine the look.

The new men's watches of the Rebel Spirit and Rebel with Karma series are more than mere timepieces, for each model also reflects the personality of its wearer in the same way as a jewellery item. The new Rebel with Karma models show sporty-classic, matte black stainless steel bracelets with sparkling black inserts to complement the existing leather strap models. Iconic design codes are the trademark of THOMAS SABO and the new Rebel with Karma watches are the masterful expression of this artistry. The expressive statement watches impress with a crown positioned at 9 o'clock derived from the popular Skull or Dragon Bead, while the black guilloche dial with skull symbol elegantly draws attention to the round case and makes it a stylish companion.

THOMAS SABO is one of the globally-leading jewellery and watches companies, designing, selling and distributing lifestyle products for women and men. The company, established in 1984 by Thomas Sabo in Lauf/Pegnitz, Germany, operates around 300 of its own shops across all five continents with a total of around 1.860 employees. THOMAS SABO also collaborates globally with approximately 2.800 trade partners.

]]>2017-06-07T16:25:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/179554-0.shtmlLAUF A.D. PEGNITZ, Germany, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Glorious ornamentation, graphic modern details and plays of colour in royal blue, purple and dark green - THOMAS SABO is entering royal terrain for the first time with the new Royalty range from the 2017 Autumn/Winter Jewellery Collection.

"In the Royalty range, we have interpreted the stylistics of the Victorian era in a modern manner. The elaborate ornamentation makes each item of jewellery an elegant fashion statement," says THOMAS SABO Creative Director Susanne Kolbli about the inspiration. The richly detailed cross pendant and choker, as well as the feminine rings, earrings and bracelets of the range are made of 925 Sterling silver, some with 18k rose gold plating, and were forged by hand in a vintage line structure. Each item of jewellery is finished with high-quality stone embellishments.

As part of the international THOMAS SABO Autumn/Winter press conferences for 2017, from 8 June 2017, the company will present the Royalty range, together with other new designs for its jewellery and watch collections, to representatives of the press worldwide in metropolises such as Berlin, Paris, London, Zurich, Vienna, Madrid, Stockholm, Toronto, Sydney, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The Royalty range is available from 1 July 2017 in all THOMAS SABO shops and shop-in-shops, at http://www.thomassabo.com and through selected partners.

THOMAS SABO is one of the globally-leading jewellery and watches companies, designing, selling and distributing lifestyle products for women and men. The company, established in 1984 by Thomas Sabo in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany, operates around 300 of its own shops across all five continents with a total of around 1,860 employees. THOMAS SABO also collaborates globally with approximately 2,800 trade partners.

Love, a complex feeling mingling attraction, desire and magnetic force, is expressed through each of the de GRISOGONO High Jewellery creations. It embodies the subtle interaction between the creativity, the preciousness and the genealogy of stones, and the women who inspire the Geneva jeweller.

The curtain rises on the 70thCannes International Film Festival and on the jewellery creations from the Maison de GRISOGONO. Through a High Jewellery collection featuring more than 60 audacious unique creations, de GRISOGONO declares its unconditional love for the world's finest stones. Glittering centre stones, transformed from their rough state by cutting and polishing, are masterfully showcased in dazzling settings.

This profound love of stones has epitomised the philosophy of de GRISOGONO, as well as that of its founder and creative director, Fawaz Gruosi, for 24 years.

THE PARTY

There is a precious, unspoilt place, whose shores looking out towards to the Leran islands have borne silent witness to the most stunning love stories. Naturally radiating a blend of glamour and sensuality, the Eden Roc cliff faces dotted with glittering rocks naturally evoke the rough stones boldly cut by the Maison de GRISOGONO.

The most festive and eagerly awaited event on the Cannes scene during the Festival, the de GRISOGONO soiree featured the most beautiful women, some of the rarest ethical gemstones, and some of the world's most daring creations.

To finish the night in a blaze of glory, guests were treated to a private concert of Jessie J, top of the world's music charts singer.

HONG KONG, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewellery designers all over the world have until 31 May 2017 to submit their entries for the inaugural Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition.

Organised by JNA and CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the biennial competition aims to usher in a new era in gold wedding jewellery designs.

Response to the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition has been extremely enthusiastic, with submissions pouring in from around the world since it opened for entries on 1 March 2017. The organisers noted that jewellery designers have been eager to share their perspective on the subject, leading to a truly international showcase of various cultures' interpretation of gold wedding jewellery.

As the deadline for the submission of entries nears, members of the competition's illustrious panel of judges taped video messages to invite even more designers to take part in this magnificent opportunity to highlight their talent and achieve global recognition.

Professor Norman Cherry, chairman of the judging panel, hopes the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition will attract more entries that genuinely reflect various cultures around the world and their interpretation of the 2017 theme, "Oneness."

Luxury trends forecaster Paola De Luca sees the competition as an invaluable opportunity for the world to learn about traditional Chinese wedding jewellery. She expects entrants to inject new elements to elevate wedding jewellery design to the next level.

Contemporary artist Ben Mori believes that, aside from the promise of international acclaim, the competition's grand prize of a 1kg gold bar is also a great draw and motivator. He is thus looking forward to a huge influx of entries until the deadline for submissions.

Professor Xuxiang Tang of Tsing Hua University emphasises the importance of providing an international perspective on gold wedding jewellery. He lauds the competition's global nature that reflects the cultures of contestants from different parts of the world.

Finally, celebrated English jewellery designer Stephen Webster views the competition as the ideal platform for designers to add modern touches and an exciting twist to bridal jewellery.

The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 offers enticing rewards including a 1kg pure gold bar, a gold medal and a gold certificate for the grand winner. Business opportunities with the "Xifu" brand also await the victor.

JNA and CJNA are the flagship jewellery publications of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, JNA is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. With the rapid development of China's jewellery market, CJNA was founded in 1994 to connect Chinese-speaking jewellery professionals with the world's fastest-growing jewellery market.

The World Gold Council (WGC) is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Its purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.

The People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen (Yantian District) is located in East Shenzhen, continuously promotes the transformation and advancement of its valuable core industries, such as port logistics, gold jewellery, tourism and culture, and biotechnology, among others.

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality is a bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to promote the development of culture, sports and tourism through the enhancement of resource utilisation and cultural vitality of Shenzhen City.

Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Co Ltd (Batar) is a major gold jewellery manufacturer. Batar currently owns over 20 subsidiaries engaged in various businesses and three independent brands, "Batar Jewelery," "Global Crown" and "Show King." It has more than 400 franchise and retail stores that cover more than 85 percent of China.

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its debut, Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair has accumulated more than 32,508 visits and has been recognised as the only premier international B2B jewellery exhibition in Taiwan. The 5th edition of Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair will be held in Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1 from 3rd-6th November this year. According to the visitor survey, the Fair has become a must-attend exhibition for the buyers every year.

Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair has attracted more than 32,508 visits since its debut.

Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair Features Design, Metalwork and Art

Aiming at nurturing creative talents, heritage metalwork techniques and brand promotion, Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair has hosted several competition events and seminars with national authorities and received an overwhelming responses from the jewellery industry. This year, AKACHEN ART will present a selection of art jewellery to refresh a brand new concept in design and metalwork techniques. In addition, Glamour Fine Jewelery, well-known for its collection of precious gemstones, will showcase its gorgeous jewel designs to attract connoisseurs.

The GIA Alumni & Associates Taiwan Chapter, led by its president Mr. Jimmy Hsu plans on expanding the showcase scale this year to announce its high-end jewellery and other goods from the membership, such as Jeweler, AIDA Diamond, VS Art Jewelry Design, Carato Fine Jewellery and Fancy House Gems. The Group pavilion highlights GIA members' unique commodities and supports new business opportunities in jewellery industry. The value of fine jewellery displayed by GIA Taiwan not only shines bright in the way of jewellery product's creation and metalwork, but is also estimated to value over USD10 million.

Due to the turndown in Taiwan jewellery market caused by global economic decline and low profit of strike price, the industry phenomenon tends to be distressed. Nevertheless, it never discourages jewellery sector's ambition eyeing high-end market and connoisseur's desire to purchase precious gemstones. The President of Taiwan Jewelry Industry Association, Ms. Hung Mign-Li bluntly noted, "Many young designers have emerged as an important figure after overseas contests and have continued producing astonishing works in name of studio in Taiwan. Our exhibition is here to spread Taiwan's creative jewel artworks worldwide and attract more overseas exhibitors to have them learnt from each other. Taiwan's soft power must be continuously introduced and communicated to keep this industry's competitiveness sustainable. Taiwan, in the near future, is expected to play an significant role in the global jewellery market."

Register as a visitor online now to get free admission to "Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair". For more information about the Fair, please visit www.taiwanjewelleryfair.com or contact: UBM Asia Mr. Cliff Wu or Ms. Rita Hung, TEL: +886-2-2738-3898; E-mail: info-tw@ubm.com.

The Royal Mint has become the first mint worldwide to achieve compliance with the Shari'ah Standard on Gold for retail sales of its gold and silver bullion coins and bars, enabling it to serve an even wider audience of investors via trading site http://www.royalmintbullion.com/ . The move is part of the organisation's strategy to be seen as the 'complete bullion solution' - offering a comprehensive range of bullion products that are suitable for a variety of investors.

Chris Howard, Director of Bullion for The Royal Mint said: "The recent introduction worldwide of the Shari'ah Standard on Gold has enabled The Royal Mint to take the next logical step in the expansion of its 'complete bullion solution'. Shari'ah compliance allows us to make Royal Mint bullion accessible to a wider variety of investors at a time when Islamic investment is experiencing rapid growth in the UK and worldwide."

Royal Mint bullion has been endorsed as Shari'ah-compliant by Shari'ah advisory organisation Amanie Advisors, in accordance with the Shari'ah Standard on Gold. This standard is set by the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and has been developed in co-operation with the London-based World Gold Council (WGC).

In order to achieve the endorsement, The Royal Mint has undergone scrutiny of the ways in which it markets and charges for its bullion. There has been no need for any change to The Royal Mint's bullion product range in order to accommodate the new Shari'ah-compliant status, however, which applies to Royal Mint gold and silver bullion coins and bars, as well as Signature Gold™ - the simple and cost-effective service that enables investors to own fractions of a 400oz gold bar based on value rather than weight.

"The growth in Islamic investment globally and the clarification of how gold and silver can be included within it could drive upwards of $20bn of investment in gold over the coming years. This is a great time for The Royal Mint to be playing its part in attracting Islamic investment to the UK, by securing Shari'ah-compliant status for its bullion products" said Chris Howard.

Shari'ah-compliant gold and silver bullion is now available on The Royal Mint's trading website http://www.royalmintbullion.com/. The site gives customers the opportunity of buying, storing and selling The Royal Mint's bullion coins and bars quickly and securely, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Vault™, The Royal Mint's on-site storage facility has been welcomed by investors looking for a highly secure storage option.

WUHAN CITY, China, May 10, , May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingold Jewelry, Inc. ("Kingold" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China's leading manufacturers and designers of high quality 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Net loss was $21.3 million, or $(0.32) per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share

Outlook for 2017

Company reiterates guidance of between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons of 24-karat gold products in 2017

Management Commentary

Mr. Zhihong Jia, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, "We were pleased to deliver strong operating results in the first quarter of 2017, and continue to increase our production capacity and total gold processed volume. During the quarter, we have witnessed strong growing demand for 24-karat gold products to encourage us to further expand our production. Under this competitive environment our management team continues to focus on establishing new sales channels while seeking sufficient free cash flow to support production volume to remain competitive. However, we have seen challenges from the higher interest rate resulted by our expansion in the gold investment business during the quarter, therefore we should be further observant in balancing the relationship of the market demand and trend with capital needs."

2017 FIRST QUARTER OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Metric Tons of Gold Sales

Three Months Ended:

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2016

Volume

% of Total

Volume

% of Total

Branded*

8.1

50.3%

8.2

55.1%

Customized**

7.9

49.7%

6.6

44.9%

Total

16.0

100.0%

14.8

100%

* Branded Production:

The Company acquires gold from the Shanghai Gold Exchange to produce branded products.

** Customized Production:

Clients who purchase customized products supply gold to the Company for processing.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company sold a total of 16 metric tons of gold, of which branded production was 8.1 metric tons, representing 50.3% of total gold sold, and customized production was 7.9 metric tons, representing 49.7% of total gold sold in the first quarter of 2017. In the first quarter of 2016, the Company sold a total of 14.8 metric tons, of which branded production was 8.2 metric tons, or 55.1% of the total gold sold, and customized production was 6.6 metric tons, or 44.9% of total gold sold.

2016 FINANCIAL REVIEW

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $292.3 million, representing an increase of $10.1 million, or 4%, from $282.2 million for the same period in 2016. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by the increase in the average selling price for our branded production from RMB 222.24 per gram in the three months ended March 31, 2016 to RMB 245.70 per gram in three months ended March 31, 2017.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $17.1 million, compared to $28.5 million for the same period in 2016.

Gross Margin

The Company's gross margin was 6% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to 10% in the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to the increased unit cost of our branded production sales. The unit cost of branded production sales was RMB 234.92 per gram for the three months ended March 31, 2017, increased by 16% compared to RMB 202.58 per gram for the same period in 2016.

Net Income (Loss)

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $21.3 million, or $(0.32) per diluted share based on 66.0 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $15.2 million in the prior year period, or $0.23 per diluted share based on 66.0 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the prior-year period.

Balance Sheet Highlights (USD in Millions)

3/31/2017

12/31/2016

Percentage Change

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$9.4

$21.3

(55.8) %

Inventories

$88.8

$119.4

(25.6) %

Working Capital (Current Assets -- Current Liabilities)

$696.3

$460.0

51.4 %

Stockholders' Equity

$360.7

$282.5

27.7 %

Net cash used in operating activities was $54.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with net cash used in operating activities of $148 million for the same period in 2016. The increase of net cash used in operating was mainly due to the increase in value added tax receivable of $64.4 million, decrease in other payable and accrued expense of $2.1 million, offset by our decrease in inventories of $31.6 million for the increased production to meet the sales demand.

Kingold's net cash from operating activities can fluctuate significantly due to changes in inventories (principally gold). Other factors that may vary significantly include the Company's purchases of gold and income taxes. The Company expects that the net cash it generates from operating activities will continue to fluctuate as the Company's inventories, receivables, accounts payables, and other factors described above change with increased production and purchase of larger quantities of raw materials (principally gold).

OUTLOOK FOR 2017

Based on its existing resources and capacity along with strong demand for 24-karat gold products in China, the Company reiterates its expectation that gold processed will be between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons during 2017.

Conference Call Details

Kingold also announced that it will discuss these financial results in a conference call on May 11, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The dial-in numbers are:

The conference call will also be webcast live. To listen to the call, please go to the Investor Relations section of Kingold's website at www.kingoldjewelry.com, or click on the following link: http://kingoldjewelry.equisolvewebcast.com/q1-2017. The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, one of China's largest cities, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China's leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments, and investment-oriented products. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. For more information, please visit www.kingoldjewelry.com.

Business Risks and Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward -looking statements by words such as "expects," "believe," "project," "anticipate," or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding Kingold's outlook with respect to its 2017 outlook for gold processing, its expectations with respect to completion of construction of the Jewelry Park and planned grand opening, as well as its ability to engage in presales and finance the remaining construction. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, including those contained in Kingold's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Kingold's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Kingold undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

]]>2017-05-11T00:11:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/177189-0.shtmlWUHAN CITY, China, May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- - Kingold Jewelry, Inc. ("Kingold" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China's leading manufacturers and designers of high quality 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products, today announced today announced that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, and will conduct its quarterly conference call to discuss these results at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 11, 2017.

2017 First Quarter Conference Call Details

Thursday, May 11, 2017, at5:30 PM ET.

The dial-in numbers are:

Live Participant Dial In (Toll Free): 877-407-9038 Live Participant Dial In (International): 201-493-6742

The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, one of China's largest cities, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China's leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments, and investment-oriented products. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. For more information, please visit www.kingoldjewelry.com.

]]>2017-05-09T21:35:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/177051-0.shtmlLAUF A. D. PEGNITZ, Germany, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Delicate and precious at the same time - With their simple design, the new Little Secrets bracelets from THOMAS SABO convey the deeper significance of wearing jewellery. Each bracelet is intended to symbolise the wishes of the wearer and thus becomes a very special, daily accessory.

"It is mostly the small things in life that touch us. Our Little Secrets bracelets symbolise and cherish our deepest wishes. One or several designs in combination create a highly personal look," says designer Thomas Sabo about the inspiration.

Popular motifs from the THOMAS SABO collections, such as the anchor, tree of life, feather, infinity symbol or lotus flower are part of the series. There are also coins, hearts and bars, which can be personalised with a free engraving, with more than 60 symbols as well as letters and numbers to choose from. The fine, hand-knotted textile bracelet is also adjustable in size.

The Little Secrets bracelets are available in THOMAS SABO stores, shop-in-shops, online at http://www.thomassabo.com and in selected partners.

THOMAS SABO is one of the globally-leading jewellery, watches and beauty companies, designing, selling and distributing lifestyle products for women and men. The company, established in 1984 by Thomas Sabo in Lauf an der Pegnitz, southern Germany, operates around 300 of its own shops across all five continents with a total of around 1,860 employees. At its headquarters, THOMAS SABO employs a staff of around 490. THOMAS SABO also collaborates globally with approximately 2,800 trade partners as well as leading airlines and cruise operators.

Press contactFelizia Kindermann I Head of International & Corporate PRPhone.: +49912397150-0Mail: press@thomassabo.com

Avakian presents its second feminine model, the Lady Concept, during an exclusive event at Cannes 2017. Recognisable by its Tonneau shape, the watch is inspired by the signature limited edition Concept One collection for men that was launched to mark the brand's 40th anniversary.

A bejewelled interpretation of the Tonneau silhouette, the Lady Concept is a translation of the Maison's desire to push the creative boundaries and craft superlative designs in luxury. Avakian gives rubber straps a glamorous makeover with an industry-first pearly mosaic textured rubber bracelets for its jewellery watches. The contemporary Lady Concept can be worn from day to night, and perfectly paired with the brand's fine and high jewellery collections.

Accented with the finest brilliant-cut diamonds and precious gemstones, the watch is quintessentially bold, while gracefully embodying the Maison's love for colour. The timepiece is a radiant epitome of elegance that segues between the modern and the classic.

Spurred by the success of the Tzarina jewellery timepiece, exclusively dedicated to women, Avakian has launched the Lady Concept to embody confident luxury. Created in tribute to a free-spirited dynamic woman, who travels the world in search of exclusivity, the new collection provides a sophisticated measure of time.

The timepiece is completed by an elegant alligator leather or pearly mosaic rubber strap (available in eight colourways) and powered by an ETA 10 1/1-F05.111 Quartz Movement. Each expertly crafted model is part of the limited edition series.

Founded in 1969 by Edmond Avakian, the Swiss Jewellery House of Avakian has, in its unwavering pursuit of excellence, built a reputation on creating daring designs, combining unusual shaped gems with a strong artistic acumen, whilst dressing some of the world's most glamorous actresses. The use of movement and bold colour combinations make the Maison one of the most sought-after names in the world of High Jewellery.

Haig Avakian - Vice-President, "The idea behind this collection was to create a quintessential Avakian timepiece, thoroughly modern yet classic - a design that could be perfectly matched with our daring jewellery designs. Just like our jewellery creations, we wanted the Lady Concept timepiece to transition with ease into a day to night accessory. We wanted to create a recognisable timepiece that we could continuously develop over the next few years."

HONG KONG, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The JNA Awards, one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in the international jewellery and gemstone industry, has announced that Mark Lee, Research Director of the Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy, is the latest to join the 2017 judging panel.

Mark Lee, Research Director of the Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy

The JNA Awards is known for its transparent, fair and intellectually rigorous judging process. Lee will be joining an esteemed panel of industry experts, namely Albert Cheng, Advisor to the World Gold Council (WGC) and former Managing Director of WGC, Far East; James Courage, former Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International and former Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council; Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange; Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of the Gemological Institute of America in India and the Middle East; and Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc.

Letitia Chow, Founder of JNA, Chairperson of the JNA Awards and Director of Business Development - Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, "We are really excited in welcoming Dr Mark Lee on board. His vast and diverse experience working with multinationals and corporations offers a valuable perspective from business strategic and operational standpoints to the judging panel."

Lee shared, "To maintain sustainable growth, every industry should pay attention to marketing and innovation while cutting-edge design is necessary to put the two into real action. I am very honoured to be a member of the judging panel for the JNA Awards this year. I look forward to sharing my experience on business strategy and operations with my fellow judges."

Lee is the Research Director of the Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy with over twenty years of research and teaching experience in the areas of innovation, strategy and leadership. He has worked with multinational and enterprises in Hong Kong including Chow Tai Fook, Amorepacific, IKEA, 7-Eleven, MTR Corporation, Sino Group, AXA and Crown Motor.

As a dynamic and engaging speaker, he has been invited to speak for leading associations including the American Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong Brand Development Council, Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, GS1 and the Hong Kong Exporters' Association.

JNA is making a final call for entries for the 2017 edition of the JNA Awards. There is no fee to enter the JNA Awards and interested parties may submit their entry forms online until midnight (Hong Kong time) of 5 May 2017.

JNA is the organiser of the JNA Awards and is the flagship publication of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, the title is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. It features original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

Rio Tinto Diamonds is one of the world's leading diamond producers and operates a globally integrated mine-to-market diamond business. For over three decades, the company has been an important participant in the international diamond market with two world-class underground diamond mines in Australia (Argyle) and Canada (Diavik).

Rio Tinto's diamond sales and marketing activities, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, are supported by a network of representative offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New York.

Rio Tinto believes in supporting consumer confidence in its diamonds and plays an active role in addressing key industry issues surrounding product integrity and sustainable development. It is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Diamond Producers Association.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (Stock Code: 1929) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011.

The iconic brand "Chow Tai Fook" of the Group has been widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and renowned for product design, quality and value. The acquisition of Hearts On Fire, an internationally acclaimed U.S. premium diamond brand, in August 2014 has further underpinned the Group's stature as a diamond expert in the industry.

The Group boasts an extensive retail network comprising over 2,300 POS of Chow Tai Fook and Hearts On Fire spanning more than 500 cities in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and the United States, as well as a fast growing e-tail network through operating its Chow Tai Fook e-shop and other e-tail accounts on major online shopping platforms.

The Group's sophisticated vertically integrated business model provides it with an effective and tight control over the entire operation chain from raw material procurement, design, production, to marketing and sales through its extensive distribution channels.

The KGK Group was founded in 1905 by Kesrimal Kothari and Ghisilal Kothari of Jaipur (India), with the humble task of trading gemstones between India and Burma. With a global presence across 19 countries today, the privately held group has evolved into one of the most preferred brands in the gemstone and jewellery industry, with a vertically integrated operation that spans the entire supply chain from mines to brands. KGK is one of the few conglomerates covering the entire spectrum of mining, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of coloured gemstones, diamonds and jewellery for over a century.

KGK Group has a resilient team of 12,000 employees with operations and offices in Asia, Australia, North and South America, Europe and Africa. Having achieved an impeccable reputation in the gemstone, diamond and jewellery trade, the group has recently diversified into real estate.

Authorised by the State Council, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) is the only diamond exchange in China and provides diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

Founded in February 2016, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is one of two provincial jewellery trading platforms authorised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Aggregating resources from key industrial hubs across Guangdong including Guangzhou, Pingzhou of Foshan, Yangmei of Jieyang and Sihui of Zhaoqing, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange joins hands with world-renowned jewellery brands in setting up an international supply chain integrated service platform that offers a secure and convenient trading experience for domestic and overseas jewellers.

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is set to benefit China's jewellery industry in a variety of areas, such as the promotion of a healthier and more balanced international division of labour, foreign trade development, cross-border resource management and consumer market growth. As part of this effort, it will take full advantage of the base and influence of Guangdong's jewellery industry and the benefits stemming from the Belt and Road Initiative to establish linkages with national and global gemstone and jewellery markets.

The Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND), with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and is a subsidiary of GDH Limited, which is Guangdong Province's largest conglomerate operating outside mainland China.

The principal business of GDLAND is property development and investment, including but not limited to the development and operational management of the innovative commercial real estate, urban complex and industrial business complex. As the strategic arm of GDH Limited, GDLAND engages in the business development of commercial real estate, as well as the projects of urban and industrial complex.

GDLAND's flagship project, namely the "Buxin Project", is planned to become the biggest and most advanced jewellery mart in the world, including a large-scale jewellery trading and exhibition centre along with other facilities, with a lot size of over 87,000 square metres and the construction scale (floor area) is expected to be more than 700,000 square metres. The Buxin Project, which is located in the Buxin area of Luohu district in Central Shenzhen, close to the Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Base, is expected to develop the area into one of the most influential gold and jewellery trading and exchange platforms in China and around the world.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 32 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 19 market sectors with 230 events, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock online products for over 2,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 12 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 events. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with 70 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise over 20 events every year across the country.

]]>2017-04-25T10:00:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/175742-0.shtmlSHENZHEN, China, April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 25th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handcrafts, Watches & Housewares Fair opens today at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The show showcases a wide selection of creative and eco-friendly gifts, premiums and home products from China and across Asia.

Bellwether of Gifts & Home industry in China

As the largest Gifts & Home show in Asia, it assembles reliable suppliers from mainland China, India, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Russia, Singapore, Indonesia and across Asia. Buyers will be able to touch, experience, feel, compare and purchase directly for all ranges of gifts product from business, corporate, promotional, original design, personal to seasonal gifts.

Maker Gallery Pavilion to help buyers spot unique, creative products. Various innovative intelligent products with great design and high performance will be displayed at the show.

G20 Summit state banquet dinnerware which favorite with the First Ladies, will be shown at 2nd Floor.

"Golden Phoenix " Awards which are chosen by China Arts and Crafts Association will be displayed at 2nd Floor.

The shows are supported by more than 20 local and industry associations and manufacturing bases including Gaoyang Towel Association, Fujian Tea Delegation, Yixing purple clay Association etc.

Leading the industry development

Mr. Jiang, President of Reed Huabo, said: "we are dedicate to build the largest Gifts & Home show in the world and facilitate more trading opportunity." After 25 years development, the show is the biggest in Asia. It goes with the times to keep advantage, working with e-commerce platform and creating more opportunities to traditional manufacturer.

Opening hours for the show are: Apr. 25-27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Apr. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

About Reed Huabo

Reed Huabo - the most influential exhibition company in China, is a member company of Reed Exhibitions - the world's leading event organizer, based in the UK. It committed to leading the industry development and continuously creating values for customers from all over the world.

HONG KONG, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is pleased to announce that it will be forming the Global Alliance of Design Institutes to help nurture promising jewellery designers around the world.

Aimed at establishing best practices in jewellery design across international markets, the initiative endeavours to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas among leading design institutes worldwide to cultivate talent, enhance creativity and share cross-cultural experiences.

Prestigious industry leaders and design experts at the launch of the Global Alliance of Design Institutes

The Global Alliance of Design Institutes was launched at a forum organised by the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 in Shenzhen, China, on 19 April 2017.

The forum's panel of industry leaders and design experts warmly welcomed the initiative. They noted that greater collaboration among learning establishments, coupled with further research and development, would help elevate the standard of jewellery designs in the market by infusing local academic approaches with international perspectives.

Panellists discuss the significance of the Global Alliance of Design Institutes

Organised by JNA and CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the biennial Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition aims to usher in a new era in gold wedding jewellery by encouraging designers from around the world to reflect wedding traditions and customs through fresh and creative designs.

Panellists at the forum also shared their interpretation of the 2017 competition's theme, "Oneness," to provide aspiring contestants with useful insights on designing appropriate entries.

JNA and CJNA are the flagship jewellery publications of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, JNA is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. With the rapid development of China's jewellery market, CJNA was founded in 1994 to connect Chinese-speaking jewellery professionals with the world's fastest-growing jewellery market.

The World Gold Council (WGC) is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Its purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.

WGC develops gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and it works with a range of partners to put ideas into action. As a result, WGC creates structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. WGC provides insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

Established in 1998, the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen (Yantian District) is located in East Shenzhen, adjacent to the Pearl River Delta. Yantian District continuously promotes the transformation and advancement of its valuable core industries, such as port logistics, gold jewellery, tourism and culture, and biotechnology, among others.

Established in 2009, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality is a bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. The Administration promotes the development of culture, sports and tourism through the enhancement of resource utilisation and cultural vitality of Shenzhen City, the commitment to historical and intangible cultural heritage preservation, and the enrichment of tourism experiences.

Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Co Ltd (Batar) is a major gold jewellery manufacturer. Batar currently owns more than 20 subsidiaries engaged in various businesses and three independent brands, "Batar Jewelery," "Global Crown" and "Show King." It has more than 400 franchise and retail stores that cover more than 85 percent of China.

]]>2017-04-10T16:54:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/174485-0.shtmlSHENZHEN, China, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 25th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handcrafts, Watches & Housewares Fair is organized by Reed Huabo Exhibitions, the fair attracts 2,500 exhibitors and helps buyers discover over 500,000 products. Opening from April 25-28 at Shenzhen convention & exhibition center, it will showcase the best of creative and innovative gifts, premiums and home products from around the world.

Professional service: Matching service

Apart from various products we also provide thoughtful service to improve your efficiency. Matching making service is set to help you to find the desired supplier based on learning your purchasing requirements, match supplier in advance to ensure your participation is efficient and purpose-oriented. Sorting out certain exhibitors 2 weeks ahead and setting up private meeting aims to connect you with our reliable exhibitors.

Through this service, you can access to the latest information on products and trend in the Gifts & Home industry, talk face-to-face with target exhibitors, find new business partners, enjoy exclusive top-level services and make your visit a joyful and fruitful experience. Last year, we had over 600 matching meetings during the exhibition, and served almost 900 professional buyers from all over the world. METRO Group is one of the most important retailers in the world, and they joined our matching service last year, we helped to find 49 suitable suppliers for them and they were satisfied and intend to join this year.

About Reed Huabo

Reed Huabo - the most influential exhibition company in China, is a member company of Reed Exhibitions - the world's leading event organizer, based in the UK. It committed to leading the industry development and continuously creating values for customers from all over the world.

]]>2017-04-05T18:00:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/174142-0.shtmlTHE HAGUE, Netherlands, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Philippe Stern's Collection of Timekeepers, Geneva, has received a Europa Nostra Award 2017 in the category Research. The public announcement was made today by Europa Nostra, the leading heritage organisation in Europe. The Europa Nostra Award is presented to outstanding achievements from European countries not taking part in the EU's Creative Europe programme. This award-winning achievement from Switzerland will be honoured - together with this year's winners of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards - at a ceremony to be held on 15 May in the historic city of Turku, Finland. The renowned opera singer and President of Europa Nostra Placido Domingo will host the European Heritage Awards Ceremony together with the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics.

For over 40 years, Philippe Stern has collected an array of European timekeepers which now comprise one of the largest and most important collections of its kind in the world. In 2001, a long held ambition to open a museum to house the collection was realised with the establishment of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. This private and family owned museum is open to the public and aims to explain the horological traditions of Europe to its visitors. "In opening this museum, Philippe Stern has shared his private collection with the public and made the knowledge available to a wider audience. In this digital era, the collection, the museum and the high-quality publication are precious records of the evolution of this technology," stated the Awards' jury.

Philippe Stern's collection is composed of around 1,200 timekeepers from across Europe. The majority of the pieces are from Switzerland but many originate from France, England, Austria and The Netherlands among others. In this way, craftsmanship from across Europe is represented and celebrated at the museum. The jury appreciated this aspect of the project noting that "the collection embraces the most valuable, characteristic and outstanding timepieces from the horological centres of Europe."

The acquisition of each timekeeper was always followed by detailed research. The purpose of the research was to discover the progress of innovations in watchmaking and how these innovations reflected scientific and social advances at the time. The keystone of this endeavour was to publish a catalogue describing the collection in this historical context and to present the collection to a broader audience of specialists and admirers.

The catalogue is the result of a great feat in dedicated and minute research, undertaken by Philippe Stern, president of Patek Philippe, and then compiled by Dr. Peter Friess, Director and Curator of the Patek Philippe Museum and the author of the publication. The catalogue diligently details the various aspects of each timekeeper. Some of the timekeepers are less important because of their relatively simple mechanisms, but other details such as the enamelwork, the paintings or the metalwork are often outstanding. The acquisition of each piece in Philippe Stern's collection was followed by research into each of these details. All of the timekeepers have been photographed using a specially developed technique in order to make visible all of their parts both inside and out and has greatly enriched the study of horology in this way.

The European Heritage Awards Ceremony will take place in the late afternoon on 15 May at St. Michael's Church in Turku. Around 1,200 people, including heritage professionals, volunteers and supporters from all over Europe, will participate in the event. The winners will present their exemplary heritage accomplishments during the Excellence Fair on 14 May at the Sigyn Hall of the Turku Music Conservatory, and take part in various events at the European Heritage Congress in Turku (11-15 May). Organised by Europa Nostra, the Congress will provide an inspiring platform for networking and debating the latest European developments related to heritage with a special focus on the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.

Background

Europa Nostra is the pan-European federation of heritage NGO's which is also supported by a wide network of public bodies, private companies and individuals. Covering more than 40 countries in Europe, the organisation is the voice of civil society committed to safeguarding and promoting Europe's cultural and natural heritage. Founded in 1963, it is today recognised as the most representative heritage network in Europe. Placido Domingo, the world-renowned opera singer and conductor, is the President of the organisation.

Europa Nostra campaigns to save Europe's endangered monuments, sites and landscapes, in particular through 'The 7 Most Endangered' programme. It celebrates excellence through the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards. It also contributes to the formulation and implementation of European strategies and policies related to heritage, through a structured dialogue with European Institutions and the coordination of the European Heritage Alliance 3.3.

]]>2017-03-30T04:11:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/173648-0.shtmlCompany to Hold Conference Call with Accompanying Slide Presentation at 5 p.m. ET on March 29, 2017WUHAN, China, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingold Jewelry, Inc. ("Kingold" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China's leading manufacturers and designers of high quality 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products, today announced selected financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

Company Intends to File Form 10-K by April 17, 2017

The Company will be filing an extension on Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow for additional time to finalize its financial statements. First, several related and third party loans, gold leases and pledges were not properly recorded and disclosed during the quarters in question. Second, because such loans required the Company to pledge gold in favor of the lenders, such pledged gold should have been reflected as investment in gold (restricted). During 2016, the Company determined that certain gold reflected as inventory for production should instead be reflected as investment in gold (restricted) since the Company had excess gold not to be used for production. As a result, the Company required additional time for its filing and also intends to file amended filings on Form 10-Q for each period throughout 2016 by April 17, 2017. The Company does not anticipate this will have a material impact on its operating results for any of the corresponding periods, and any change would be accretive to net income. As a result, the Company is providing preliminary financial results in this announcement.

Net sales were $1.42 billion compared to $1.00 billion; the 42% increase was mainly due to an increase in total sales volume and gold price

Processed a total of 75.4 metric tons [one metric ton = 35,274 ounces] of 24-karat gold products in 2016, an increase of 33.4% compared to 56.5 metric tons. This exceeded the Company's previously announced guidance of between 60 metric tons and 65 metric tons

Gross profit increased 282% to $146.4 million from $38.3 million

Gross margin was 10.3% compared to 3.8%

Net income was $92.9 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, compared to $21.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share

Book value per diluted share was $4.26 at December 31, 2016 compared to $4.03 at December 31, 2015

Completed the sale of its interest in the Shanghai Creative Industry Park, or the Kingold Jewelry Cultural Industry Park (the "Jewelry Park") for RMB 1.5 billion (approximately US $226 million) resulted in a gain of $63.2 million

Sold a total of 19.7 metric tons of 24-karat gold products, compared to 16.2 metric tons

Net income was $42.0 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $5.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share

Outlook for 2017

Company expects to process between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons of 24-karat gold products in 2017

Focus on continued expansion of organic growth opportunities within China

Company to conduct investor meetings in late May or early June 2017 in the United States

Management Commentary

Mr. Zhihong Jia, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, "The Company achieved exceptional results in 2016 as a result of an increased demand for gold as an investment product, a successful conclusion to our investment in the Jewelry Park, and stable demand from our customer base in our traditional jewelry business. We continued to see the prominence of 24-karat gold and its role as both a luxury item and as a savings proxy. While we continue to closely monitor demand over several years, we have not seen any lightening from our commercial partners in the end demand for the quality products that Kingold generates. The gold price remained volatile throughout 2016, reaching a high mid-year and then dropping to a low in December. Over the past few months in 2017 we have seen that price recover, and through it all have continued to balance our branded (acquires gold from Shanghai Exchange) and customized (clients acquire gold - no commodity risk) products in order to satisfy demand from our customers. We are still operating in the largest consumer gold market in the planet and have been taking advantage, and thus far in 2017 have been pleased with our Company's progress."

2016 OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Metric Tons of Gold Sales

Three Months Ended:

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Volume

% of Total

Volume

% of Total

Branded*

9.9

50.3%

8.6

53.1%

Customized**

9.8

49.7%

7.6

46.9%

Total

19.7

100.0%

16.2

100%

Year Ended:

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Volume

% of Total

Volume

% of Total

Branded*

38.5

51.1%

28.9

51.2%

Customized**

36.9

48.9%

27.6

48.8%

Total

75.4

100.0%

56.5

100%

*

Branded Production:

The Company acquires gold from the Shanghai Gold Exchange to produce branded products.

**

Customized Production:

Clients who purchase customized products supply gold to the Company for processing.

For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company sold a total of 19.7 metric tons of gold, of which branded production was 9.9 metric tons, representing 50.3% of total gold sold, and customized production was 9.8 metric tons, representing 49.7% of total gold sold in the fourth quarter of 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company sold a total of 16.2 metric tons, of which branded production was 8.6 metric tons, or 53.1% of the total gold sold, and customized production was 7.6 metric tons, or 46.9% of total gold sold.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Kingold sold a total of 75.4 metric tons of gold, of which branded production was 38.5 metric tons, or 51.1% of total gold sold, and customized production was 9.8 metric tons, or 48.9% of total gold sold. In 2015, the Company sold a total of 56.5 metric tons of gold, of which branded production was 28.9 metric tons, or 51.2% of the total, and customized production was 27.6 metric tons, or 48.4% of the total.

2016 FINANCIAL REVIEW

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $357.6 million, representing an increase of $76.8 million, or 27.3%, from $280.8 million for the same period in 2015.

Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $1,420.6 million, an increase of 42.0% from the $1,000.2 million reported in the year of 2015. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by the 18.8 metric tons, or 33.4% increase in total sales volume, the increase in the average unit selling price in branded production resulting of $97.5 million increase in branded production, offset 21.5 million in currency translation loss.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $21.4 million, compared to $9.6 million for the same period in 2015.

Gross profit was $146.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $38.3 million for the year of 2015. The increase in gross profit was due to the increase in total sales volume, the increase in unit selling prices of branded productions and sales volume of increased in customized production.

Gross Margin

The Company's gross margin was 6.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to 3.4% in the prior year period.

The Company's gross margin for the 2016 fiscal year was 10.3%, compared to 3.8% in the prior year period. The substantial increase in gross margin was due to the increase of gross margin on branded production.

Net Income

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $42.0 million, or $0.63 per diluted share based on 66.5 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $5.6 million in the prior year period, or $0.09 per diluted share based on 66.0 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the prior-year period. The Company reported a $63.2 million increase in other income during the fourth quarter from the transfer of the Company's interest in the Jewelry Park. Net income for the year of 2016 was $92.9 million, or $1.40 per diluted share based on 66.3 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income of $21.6 million in the prior year, or $0.33 per diluted share based on 66.0 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the same reasons described above.

OUTLOOK FOR 2017

Based on its existing resources and capacity along with strong demand for 24-karat gold products in China, the Company believes that its gold sales are expected to be between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons during 2017. This guidance is based solely on current projected organic growth. The Company anticipates narrowing this guidance throughout the year, along with providing additional metrics for investors in the coming months, such as the quarterly expectation for percentage of branded vs. customized products.

Conference Call Details

Kingold also announced that it will discuss these financial results in a conference call on March 29, 2017, at 5 p.m. ET. The dial-in numbers are:

The conference call will also be webcast live. To listen to the call, please go to the Investor Relations section of Kingold's website at www.kingoldjewelry.com, or click on the following link: http://kingoldjewelry.equisolvewebcast.com/q4-2016. The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, one of China's largest cities, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China's leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments, and investment-oriented products. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. For more information, please visitwww.kingoldjewelry.com.

Business Risks and Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward -looking statements by words such as "expects," "believe," "project," "anticipate," or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding Kingold's outlook with respect to its 2017 outlook for gold processing, its expectations with respect to completion of construction of the Jewelry Park and planned grand opening, as well as its ability to engage in presales and finance the remaining construction. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, including those contained in Kingold's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Kingold's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Kingold undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

The Company will be filing an extension on Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission to allow for additional time to finalize its financial statements. First, several related and third party loans, gold leases and pledges were not properly recorded and disclosed during the quarters in question. Second, because such loans required the Company to pledge gold in favor of the lenders, such pledged gold should have been reflected as investment in gold (restricted). During the preparation of the annual report for 2016, the Company determined that certain gold reflected as inventory for production should instead be reflected as investment in gold (restricted) since the Company had excess gold not to be used for production. Thus, the Company required additional time for its filing and also intends to file amended quarterly filings on Form 10-Q for each period throughout 2016 by April 17, 2017. The Company does not anticipate this will have a material impact on its operating results for any of the corresponding periods, and any change would be accretive to net income. As a result, the Company is providing preliminary financial results in this announcement.

Selected Financial Highlights in USD ($ in millions, except number of shares and per share data)

3 months endedDecember 31,2016

3 months ended December 31,2015

PercentageChange

12 months endedDecember 31,2016

12 months endedDecember 31,2015

Percentage Change

Sales

$357.6

$280.8

27.3%

$1,420.6

$1,000.1

42.0 %

Gross Profit

$21.4

$9.6

122.9%

$146.4

$38.3

282.0 %

Gross Profit Margin

5.9 %

3.4 %

2.5 pts

10.3 %

3.8 %

6.5 pts

Net Income

$42.0*

$5.6

6,500 %

92.5

21.6

330.9 %

Net Margin

11.7 %

1.9 %

9.8 pts

6.5 %

2.2 %

4.4 pts

* The Company reported a$63.2 millionincrease in other income during the fourth quarter from the transfer of the Company's interest in the Jewelry Park.

Weighted Average Number of Diluted Ordinary SharesOutstanding (millions)

]]>2017-03-29T16:13:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/173585-0.shtmlBEIJING, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A pair of Chinese Ink Cards were displayed at Baselworld 2017 in Switzerland on March 23. The works drew the attention of many visitors, bringing new attention across the world of jewellery and fashion to the many art forms that can be undertaken with Chinese jade.

The works, the result of an effort by an up and coming Chinese designer, are a pair of Chinese ink sculptures made of Xiuying jade. The two sculptures, brought to the event by Yao Chi Ji Qing, a Chinese company specializing in jade production and trading, were on display at booth #2.1 K89 at Baselworld 2017. The pieces were designed by the company's special technical consultant Ye Yidong, an expert with a specialisation in ink painting of bamboo as well as a young and talented designer who has of late been receiving a lot of attention. A professional art critic offered a description and a commentary on the works: a pair of Mandarina ducks are swimming under the lotus; rain is falling gently on the lotus flowers; the ink cards reveal the poems of the Ancient Chan Masters; readers feel intoxicated when they speak the verses of the poems aloud! The beautiful, transparent Xiuying Jade, embedded with streaks of dark green, contrasted and, yet, enriched by the poetic rhymes and fine dots of black ink, is a masterpiece of elegance evoking profound moods.

In addition to the pair of Chinese Ink Cards, the company had several other works on display that attracted the attention of attendees. Several stopped to ask: "What are these? How were these fantastic works completed?" The staff manning the booth, educated in the background of the works on display, explained, "They are manually sculptured and made of gemstones only available in China." Several exhibitors from other countries also expressed their great admiration, with one exclaiming, "They are, indeed, beautiful and masterful works of art!"

The annual Baselworld 2017, the Oscars of the jewellery industry, is where the world's top brands have an opportunity to showcase their latest collections. The site is also well known for its high barrier to entry, making it not only an honour but also a highly coveted mark of respect across the industry for an exhibitor to be granted access to the event. Only a select 1,300 to 1,500 are selected among the tens of thousands who apply for an exhibition space every year. Yao Chi Ji Qing felt deeply proud to have been given the opportunity to display the artistic accomplishments that can be achieved with Chinese jade at the prestigious international fashion and design event.

At the show, Yao Chi Ji Qing exhibited sculptures made of Chinese jade, combining European jewellery styles with the Chinese culture that is part and parcel of any work performed with the delicate stone. The jade maker's foray into this event will go a long way in paving the way for Chinese jewellers to establish a meaningful presence for jade and works done with jade at top international jewellery exhibitions, shaping a new future for the Chinese jade and jewellery industry.

Mother's Day is a celebration of unconditional love, affection and trust: time to say thank you from the heart! THOMAS SABO is offering a 15 per cent discount on all of their engravable designs; perfect unique gifts for mothers everywhere.

From the Infinity symbol, to the small heart, to classic pearls - each detail of the engravable jewellery items from THOMAS SABO stands for the endless love between a mother and child. Individual, filigree messages, symbols or numbers are engraved on bracelets and pendants as highly personal gestures of love and gratitude. Presented in the gorgeous THOMAS SABO gift wrapping with a greeting card, the personalised jewellery items are designed to bring joy to wonderful mothers.

The exclusive Mother's Day promotion with 15 per cent discount on all designs of the Love Bridge line is valid in the respective periods* in all THOMAS SABO stores, THOMAS SABO shop-in-shops, at selected partners and in the online shop. The promotion is not valid in the THOMAS SABO shops Wertheim Village, Ingolstadt Village, Neumünster Designer Outlet and Factory Outlet Lauf.

THOMAS SABO is one of the globally-leading jewellery, watches and beauty companies, designing, selling and distributing lifestyle products for women and men. The company, established in 1984 by Thomas Sabo in Lauf an der Pegnitz, southern Germany, operates around 300 of its own shops across all five continents with a total of around 1,860 employees. At its headquarters, THOMAS SABO employs a staff of around 490. THOMAS SABO also collaborates globally with approximately 2,800 trade partners as well as leading airlines and cruise operators.

To celebrate Ferrari's 70th anniversary, the Italian marque and its partner Hublot are presenting a new original collection.Conceived with the same approachused fordesigning a carat the Ferrari Design Centreandintegrating Hublot's watchmaking expertise, the Techframe Ferrari 70 years TourbillonChronograph opens a new chapter in the partnership that unites Hublot and Ferrari. The Techframe Ferrari 70 Years is available in three versions-King Gold,PEEK Carbon, and Titanium-each of which is produced in 70 limited editions.It is destined to be a collector's item.

Designed by Ferrari, crafted by Hublot. This is the principle that prevailed for the design and perfecting of the new Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph. A team effort that began with Ferrari in Maranello and ended in Nyon with Hublot. This new line in Hublot's collections is intended to offer a watch that is deeply rooted in Ferrari's DNA-combining strength, performance and agility-while being produced and perfected by the Hublot manufacture. A perfect fusion of the automotive and watchmaking worlds.

The Ferrari Design Approach

Created and designed by Ferrari, under the leadership of Head of Design Flavio Manzoni, the new Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph is like one of the super cars produced in Maranello. And with good reason: this watch was designed by Ferrari using the same creative processes as that used to develop a new sports car. The starting point for the designers was the Hublot movement-the "engine" of the watch-around which they freely designed a high performance chassis. Like that of a Ferrari, its lattice structure-that is unique in the world of watchmaking-offers maximum strength for minimal weight.

"The styling of the Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph underlines the performances of the watch and no component is there by chance", explains Flavio Manzoni. Thus, the black structure on the dial holds the chronograph counters and offers excellent legibility. The crown at 4 o'clock -raised by a black PVD Titanium insert decorated with the famous Prancing Horse-reduces the size of the watch to the greatest possible extent, and increases its aerodynamic look. Finally, the red push-button is strategically placed to facilitate its use-even when driving-and makes the design more ergonomic.

Already a collector's item

The fruit of an intense and unique collaboration between car designers and a fine watchmaking manufacture, the sleek Techframe Ferrari signals a new era in the partnership between Ferrari and Hublot. Produced in three versions-King Gold, PEEK Carbon, and Titanium-each in 70 limited editions, this new timepiece is already a collector's item.

"Many of our brands that first entered the wearables space less than a year ago are now branching out with new styles, colors and types of wearables, all showcasing the perfect fusion of fashion and technology," said Greg McKelvey, chief strategy and digital officer, Fossil Group. "Our unrivaled speed to market is only possible through our relentless investments in innovation, our unmatched scale and operational capabilities, and our strong partnerships with the world's most admired fashion brands."

"This explosion of new styles is further proof that the entire purpose of the watch is changing," McKelvey added. "Our customers are no longer wearing a watch simply to tell time, they are wearing it to stay connected to the people and activities they care about most while remaining fashionably on-point. We're thrilled to offer them so many ways to maintain those connections, and to do it with beauty and uncompromised style."

Since launching its first smartwatch in Fall 2015, Fossil Group has brought to market more than 150 touchscreen smartwatches, hybrid smartwatches and activity trackers throughout 40 countries and in 20 languages for brands including Chaps, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Fossil, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, Misfit and Skagen. New Fossil Group brands entering the wearables space in 2017 include DKNY, Marc Jacobs, MICHELE, Relic and Tory Burch.

Here are highlights of the new Fossil Group styles:

Hybrid Smartwatches: Fossil Group's line-up of 2017 hybrid smartwatches – connected watches with discreet notifications and activity tracking that look like traditional watches – are now slimmer, sleeker and smarter. With new design variations and more functional side-button pushers that can be assigned to specific tasks (such as, "ring your phone," take a selfie, track a goal or control music), the hybrid smartwatch is increasingly versatile and customizable.

Armani Exchange – Armani Exchange Connected line of hybrid smartwatches extends its collection to include two new colorways of the silicone style (Fall 2017) and will introduce five dress styles (Holiday 2017)

Chaps – Chaps Connected line of hybrid smartwatches will include new colorways (Fall 2017)

Diesel – Diesel On collection of hybrid smartwatches will include new colorways and a new platform based on the popular Mega Chief (Fall 2017)

Emporio Armani – Emporio Armani Connected line of hybrid smartwatches will include new platforms and new colorways (Fall 2017)

kate spade new york – An update to the bestselling traditional watch, the new Holland hybrid smartwatch has an even more feminine look, complete with star detailing and sparkling pave stones (Fall 2017)

Michael Kors – Michael Kors Access will expand its collection of hybrid smartwatches by offering two new colorways for ladies (Fall 2017) and new colorways and platforms for men (Holiday 2017)

Skagen – 19 new styles and four new platforms set to launch throughout 2017, including Jorn (men's), Hald (women's), Signatur (men's) and Signatur t-bar (women's), representing the slimmest wearables the brand has released to date

"As an innovator in the fashion watch space, we knew that Fossil Group had the ability to launch a new category of watches that would be extremely relevant to a new generation of watch wearers," says Steve Evans, executive vice president, Fossil Brand. "We pride ourselves as being 'watch geeks' and became obsessed with transforming the watch category as it stands. We knew there was a need for an evolution, and we felt that no other company in the industry could surpass our commitment and ability to revolutionize the watch space. We are confident that the launch of hybrid smartwatches across multiple brands this year will be a transformative moment in the watch industry, and we look forward to exciting and educating customers globally that Fossil Group has a (smart) watch for every wrist."

Touchscreen Smartwatches: Fossil Group's new 2017 touchscreen smartwatches, compatible with both iOS® and Android™ phones, are powered by Android Wear™ 2.0, Google's smart watch platform and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 2100 processor. They feature one-of-a-kind, full-AMOLED, high-resolution screens that preserve the integrity of sophisticated watch design while enabling crystal clear illumination. Customers will personalize the watch faces by choosing from millions of branded dial designs developed and programmed by Fossil Group. In addition, Android Wear™ 2.0 allows users to customize key information to appear on their watch face, create shortcuts to play music, call a car or monitor activity goals. Additionally, user's third-party apps can be downloaded through the on-watch Google Play™ Store.

Diesel – Diesel On will include its first touchscreen smartwatch available in five outsized styles (Holiday 2017)

Emporio Armani – Emporio Armani Connected will include its first touchscreen smartwatch (Beginning September 2017)

Misfit – Misfit Vapor is powered by Android Wear™ 2.0 and includes heart rate monitoring, GPS, standalone music functionality, and is swimproof to 5ATM (Late-Summer 2017)

"Our new touchscreen smartwatches are better in every way – from the screen resolution and fast, wireless charging to the case size and branded micro-apps," said Eric Anderson, executive vice president of Portfolio Brands, Fossil Group. "And, while 2016 was a banner year for our smartwatch innovation and introductions, the tangible results of Fossil Group's innovation are creating tremendous opportunity for our wearables in 2017."

Touchscreen Smartwatch Micro-apps: Branded smartwatch micro-apps – custom apps designed with each brand's smartwatch customer in mind and without the need to be tethered to a smartphone – will be rolled out with each brand's new touchscreen smartwatch. Enabled by Android Wear™ 2.0 and built by Fossil Group's internal software development team, each micro-app for Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani and Misfit Vapor touchscreen smartwatches will offer unique functionalities in line with the brands' DNA and target consumer in mind. For example, the Michael Kors Access "My Social" micro-app will allow the customer to use a photo from his/her Instagram as the touchscreen smartwatch dial background.

"Fossil Group is uniquely positioned to succeed. We bring the rich history in fashion, portfolio of brands, design prowess and sophisticated software development that's required to drive strong sales in this competitive market," said McKelvey.

About Fossil Group, Inc.Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables. With our newest owned brand, Misfit, we're bringing style and technology to the high-growth connected space. We're committed to delivering the best in design and innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Misfit, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, adidas, Armani Exchange, Burberry, Chaps, Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, kate spade new york, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Tory Burch. We bring each brand story to life through an extensive wholesale distribution network across approximately 150 countries and nearly 600 retail locations. Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com.

*The Google Assistant is not available in all languages. Android, Android Wear, Google Play, Google Fit and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

HONG KONG, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- JNA proudly welcomes the KGK Group, a global leader in the world of precious gemstones and jewellery, as an Honoured Partner for the 2017 edition of the JNA Awards.

Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman of KGK Group

KGK Group is the latest name to be added to the stellar roster of sponsors led by Headline Partners Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook, together with fellow Honoured Partners the Shanghai Diamond Exchange, Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange, and Guangdong Land Holdings Limited, in supporting one of the jewellery and gemstone industry's most prestigious and coveted awards initiatives.

Now in its sixth year, the annual JNA Awards recognises and honours individuals and companies that have demonstrated innovation, sustainability, excellence, best business practices and outstanding business performance.

Letitia Chow, Founder of JNA, Chairperson of the JNA Awards and Director of Business Development -- Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, "Having been in the industry for over a century, KGK Group has successfully positioned itself as a key global player from mines to brands, championing continuous innovation and diversification. The group's commitment and unremitting efforts exemplify the core principles of the JNA Awards in challenging the status quo and upholding best business practices."

Chow added, "We are thrilled to be partnering with the KGK Group and we look forward to working closely with all our Partners to take the lead in promoting the growth and development of the jewellery industry."

Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman of KGK Group, remarked, "It always gives me immense satisfaction to be actively involved in the growth and development of the jewellery industry. The JNA Awards is one such opportunity where we can celebrate excellence and achievements in the jewellery and gemstone trade at large. Joining as an Honoured Partner this year, I feel a sense of pride, along with utmost gratification, to see KGK taking a stride ahead with the JNA Awards."

Established more than a century by the Kothari family of Jaipur (India), the KGK Group, now in its fourth generation, operates a vertically integrated business covering the mining, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of coloured stones, diamonds and jewellery with a global presence across 19 countries spanning Asia, Australia, North and South America, Europe and Africa. It is a De Beers Sightholder, an Alrosa Alliance partner and a Rio Tinto Select Diamantaire.

The JNA Awards is now open for entries until midnight (Hong Kong time) of 5 May 2017. There is no fee to enter and interested parties can submit the entry form online.

The Honourees or shortlisted entrants will be announced on 22 June 2017 at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.

JNA is the organiser of the JNA Awards and is the flagship publication of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, the title is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. It features original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

Rio Tinto Diamonds is one of the world's leading diamond producers and operates a globally integrated mine-to-market diamond business. For over three decades, the company has been an important participant in the international diamond market with two world-class underground diamond mines in Australia (Argyle) and Canada (Diavik).

Rio Tinto's diamond sales and marketing activities, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, are supported by a network of representative offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New York.

Rio Tinto believes in supporting consumer confidence in its diamonds and plays an active role in addressing key industry issues surrounding product integrity and sustainable development. It is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Diamond Producers Association.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (Stock Code: 1929) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011.

The iconic brand "Chow Tai Fook" of the Group has been widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and renowned for product design, quality and value. The acquisition of Hearts On Fire, an internationally acclaimed U.S. premium diamond brand, in August 2014 has further underpinned the Group's stature as a diamond expert in the industry.

The Group boasts an extensive retail network comprising over 2,300 POS of Chow Tai Fook and Hearts On Fire spanning more than 500 cities in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and the United States, as well as a fast growing e-tail network through operating its Chow Tai Fook e-shop and other e-tail accounts on major online shopping platforms.

The Group's sophisticated vertically integrated business model provides it with an effective and tight control over the entire operation chain from raw material procurement, design, production, to marketing and sales through its extensive distribution channels.

The KGK Group was founded in 1905 by Kesrimal Kothari and Ghisilal Kothari of Jaipur (India), with the humble task of trading gemstones between India and Burma. With a global presence across 19 countries today, the privately held group has evolved into one of the most preferred brands in the gemstone and jewellery industry, with a vertically integrated operation that spans the entire supply chain from mines to brands. KGK is one of the few conglomerates covering the entire spectrum of mining, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of coloured gemstones, diamonds and jewellery for over a century.

KGK Group has a resilient team of 12,000 employees with operations and offices in Asia, Australia, North and South America, Europe and Africa. Having achieved an impeccable reputation in the gemstone, diamond and jewellery trade, the group has recently diversified into real estate.

Authorised by the State Council, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) is the only diamond exchange in China and provides diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

Founded in February 2016, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is one of two provincial jewellery trading platforms authorised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Aggregating resources from key industrial hubs across Guangdong including Guangzhou, Pingzhou of Foshan, Yangmei of Jieyang and Sihui of Zhaoqing, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange joins hands with world-renowned jewellery brands in setting up an international supply chain integrated service platform that offers a secure and convenient trading experience for domestic and overseas jewellers.

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is set to benefit China's jewellery industry in a variety of areas, such as the promotion of a healthier and more balanced international division of labour, foreign trade development, cross-border resource management and consumer market growth. As part of this effort, it will take full advantage of the base and influence of Guangdong's jewellery industry and the benefits stemming from the Belt and Road Initiative to establish linkages with national and global gemstone and jewellery markets.

The Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND), with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and is a subsidiary of GDH Limited, which is Guangdong Province's largest conglomerate operating outside mainland China.

The principal business of GDLAND is property development and investment, including but not limited to the development and operational management of the innovative commercial real estate, urban complex and industrial business complex. As the strategic arm of GDH Limited, GDLAND engages in the business development of commercial real estate, as well as the projects of urban and industrial complex.

GDLAND's flagship project, namely the "Buxin Project", is planned to become the biggest and most advanced jewellery mart in the world, including a large-scale jewellery trading and exhibition centre along with other facilities, with a lot size of over 87,000 square metres and the construction scale (floor area) is expected to be more than 700,000 square metres. The Buxin Project, which is located in the Buxin area of Luohu district in Central Shenzhen, close to the Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Base, is expected to develop the area into one of the most influential gold and jewellery trading and exchange platforms in China and around the world.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 32 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 19 market sectors with 230 events, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock online products for over 2,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 12 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 events. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with 70 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise over 20 events every year across the country.

Organised by JNA, the annual JNA Awards is set to further advance and propel Asia's jewellery and gemstone sector by recognising and honouring companies and individuals that have exhibited innovation, excellence, best business practices and outstanding business performance.

There is no fee to enter the prestigious international award. Qualified companies and individuals, including past entrants, from around the world are invited to self-nominate or nominate others in the following categories:

1. Brand of the Year -- Retail2. Industry Innovation of the Year3. Manufacturer of the Year -- Jewellery4. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year -- ASEAN5. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year -- Greater China6. Outstanding Enterprise of the Year -- India7. Retailer of the Year (450 outlets and below)8. eSupplier of the Year9. Sustainability Initiative of the Year10. Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below)

The Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient will be nominated by the Awards organiser and further announcement will be made at a later date.

Entries will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges comprised of five international industry experts, namely Albert Cheng, Advisor to the World Gold Council and former Managing Director, Far East (WGC); James Courage, former Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International (PGI) and former Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC); Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE); Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle East; and Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc.

Since the Awards is gaining wider recognition and higher participation rate, the organiser said more interviews or site visits will be conducted as part of the judging process. Entrants who submit their nominations or register early would likely increase their chances of being interviewed or visited by members of the judging panel to gain a better understanding of their operations and business models.

Letitia Chow, Founder of JNA, Chairperson of the JNA Awards and Director of Business Development -- Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, said, "The JNA Awards is a powerful channel for companies to showcase their businesses. We find it very promising to see past Recipients and Honourees leveraging the value of the Awards to raise their profile among the most respected and admired names in the industry, and gain recognition within the trade."

Rita Maltez, Director of Rio Tinto Diamonds for Greater China, said, "The JNA Awards has become an important platform for the gem and jewellery industry to come together, share successes and generate new ideas. Rio Tinto is delighted to have been a supporter of the Awards from the beginning, and to help nurture its growth, together with the organisers and the other awards partners, into one of the most important events in the industry calendar. We look forward to another successful year for the Awards in 2017."

"Over the last few years, it has been exciting to witness various innovations from our peers to enhance their competitiveness, which have resulted in tremendous advancements in the jewellery industry amid a challenging operating environment. We look forward to having more outstanding participants bringing new insights to the industry and striving together to drive the jewellery industry forward," said Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group.

To enter the JNA Awards, interested parties must complete and submit the entry form on or no later than midnight (Hong Kong time) of 5 May 2017.

The Honourees or shortlisted entrants will be announced on 22 June 2017 at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.

JNA is the organiser of the JNA Awards and is the flagship publication of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, the title is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. It features original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

Rio Tinto Diamonds is one of the world's leading diamond producers and operates a globally integrated mine-to-market diamond business. For over three decades, the company has been an important participant in the international diamond market with two world-class underground diamond mines in Australia (Argyle) and Canada (Diavik).

Rio Tinto's diamond sales and marketing activities, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, are supported by a network of representative offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New York.

Rio Tinto believes in supporting consumer confidence in its diamonds and plays an active role in addressing key industry issues surrounding product integrity and sustainable development. It is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Diamond Producers Association.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (Stock Code: 1929) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011.

The iconic brand "Chow Tai Fook" of the Group has been widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and renowned for product design, quality and value. The acquisition of Hearts On Fire, an internationally acclaimed U.S. premium diamond brand, in August 2014 has further underpinned the Group's stature as a diamond expert in the industry.

The Group boasts an extensive retail network comprising over 2,300 POS of Chow Tai Fook and Hearts On Fire spanning more than 500 cities in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and the United States, as well as a fast growing e-tail network through operating its Chow Tai Fook e-shop and other e-tail accounts on major online shopping platforms.

The Group's sophisticated vertically integrated business model provides it with an effective and tight control over the entire operation chain from raw material procurement, design, production, to marketing and sales through its extensive distribution channels.

Authorised by the State Council, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) is the only diamond exchange in China and provides diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

Founded in February 2016, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is one of two provincial jewellery trading platforms authorised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Aggregating resources from key industrial hubs across Guangdong including Guangzhou, Pingzhou of Foshan, Yangmei of Jieyang and Sihui of Zhaoqing, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange joins hands with world-renowned jewellery brands in setting up an international supply chain integrated service platform that offers a secure and convenient trading experience for domestic and overseas jewellers.

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is set to benefit China's jewellery industry in a variety of areas, such as the promotion of a healthier and more balanced international division of labour, foreign trade development, cross-border resource management and consumer market growth. As part of this effort, it will take full advantage of the base and influence of Guangdong's jewellery industry and the benefits stemming from the Belt and Road Initiative to establish linkages with national and global gemstone and jewellery markets.

The Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND), with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and is a subsidiary of GDH Limited, which is Guangdong Province's largest conglomerate operating outside Mainland China.

The principal business of GDLAND is property development and investment, including but not limited to the development and operational management of the innovative commercial real estate, urban complex and industrial business complex. As the strategic arm of GDH Limited, GDLAND engages in the business development of commercial real estate, as well as the projects of urban and industrial complex.

GDLAND's flagship project, namely the "Buxin Project", is planned to become the biggest and most advanced jewellery mart in the world, including a large-scale jewellery trading and exhibition centre along with other facilities, with a lot size of over 87,000 square metres and the construction scale (floor area) is expected to be more than 700,000 square metres. The Buxin Project, which is located in the Buxin area of Luohu district in Central Shenzhen, close to the Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Base, is expected to develop the area into one of the most influential gold and jewellery trading and exchange platforms in China and around the world.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 32 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 19 market sectors with 230 events, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock online products for over 2,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 12 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 events. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with 70 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise over 20 events every year across the country.

]]>2017-03-01T21:00:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/171122-0.shtmlWUHAN, China, Mar. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), one of China's leading manufacturers and designers of high quality 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products, today announced that it expects to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, after the close of the stock market.

2016 Fourth Quarter and Year End Conference Call Details

Kingold also announced that it will discuss these financial results in a conference call on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at5:00 PM ET.

The Company will also have an accompanying slide presentation available in PDF format on its homepage prior to the conference call.

About Kingold Jewelry, Inc.:

Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (NASDAQ: KGJI), centrally located in Wuhan City, was founded in 2002 and today is one of China's leading designers and manufacturers of 24-karat gold jewelry, ornaments and investment-oriented products. The Company sells both directly to retailers as well as through major distributors across China. Kingold has received numerous industry awards and has been a member of the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2003. For more information, please visit www.kingoldjewelry.com.

– World-Class Medical Team to Hold Seminars and Provide Extended Services to Help Chinese Families on Their Journey to Parenthood –

SHANGHAI, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) is announcing a joint venture with Shanghai-based Travel Healthcare Limited (THL) to launch ORM China in the coming months. ORM is a globally recognized fertility center based in Portland, Oregon, and has one of the highest pregnancy success rates in the world for women and men who seek their assistance with reproductive needs. ORM is committed to serving Chinese parents-to-be, and will bring proven success and dedication directly to intended families there.

Since 2014, ORM has worked closely with THL as its exclusive partner in China to provide patient education and extended services to Chinese families. Services include: arrangements for pre-cycle testing, travel support, translation services, integration with third-party egg donation and surrogacy agencies, etc. The team is also able to provide assistance for families regarding Chinese citizenship and entry requirements for the babies born through ORM's treatment programs in the United States. Through these extended services, the team helps provide seamless integration to ensure the best possible outcome for Chinese families.

"ORM has been working with families in China for almost 4 years, so developing an established presence in Shanghai was the next logical step," said Steve Parker, Director of Business Development at ORM. "ORM China will help us continue to serve our families by bringing our trusted fertility care directly to them. Our team of physicians and staff are thrilled to demonstrate our long-term commitment to China through ORM China."

The goal of ORM China is to offer a seamless patient experience across the Pacific. The staff in China will receive training according to ORM standards, and will be fully integrated with the US-based team. In the future, ORM China will expand its geographic footprint to other key cities in China, beyond THL's existing office in Shanghai.

ORM China will be fully operational in the next few months; during this transition period, THL will continue serving Chinese families through their Shanghai office.

March Fertility-Care Seminars in Beijing and Shanghai

ORM's Dr. John Hesla will be in Beijing and ShanghaiMarch 2-7. Dr. Hesla is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in the treatment and care of patients with endocrine and infertility issues. During his visit, he will hold two seminars for intended families interested in learning more about IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, genetic testing and other related reproductive services offered by ORM China:

"There are many options available today to help families on their journey to parenthood and many couples and individuals are finding hope through the assistance of reproductive medicine," said Dr. John Hesla. "We look forward to the launch of ORM China to continue helping provide the best care possible to Chinese families."

ORM China and THL will co-sponsor the seminars for intended parents. Registration is now open through THL's hotline +86-21-6403-5658.

About Oregon Reproductive Medicine

Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) is a world-class fertility center that is passionately committed to helping people grow their families. Founded in 1989, ORM is accessible to individuals and couples, while offering treatments that are specific to their needs. ORM is committed to achieving the highest success rates and provides a customized, compassionate patient experience. Unrivaled expertise, outstanding results and personalized care make ORM one of the most sought-after fertility centers in the world.

About Travel Healthcare Limited

Travel Healthcare Limited (THL) is an advisory service dedicated to help patients from China seek advanced medical treatment and other healthcare services from overseas, with fertility treatment being one critical area of focus. THL became ORM's exclusive representative in China since 2014. THL also represents several well-known egg donation and surrogacy agencies including ORM's long-time partner Northwest Surrogacy Center. Currently, THL provides services to Chinese families from its principal office in Shanghai.

]]>2017-02-27T20:50:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/170779-0.shtmlNEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the Valentine's Day of 2017, C.COMELINESS, a Chinese jewelry brand that expresses China affections, sent invitation to overseas lovers via social media, to seek for the lovers who have their love locks and to invite them show their love.

Lucky lovers were picked to share their love stories on the streets of New York, showing their love locks all over the world, and received the "KNOTLOCK" jewelry gifts, the gifts with the warm affections from the East. In China, lovers could also participate in a lottery to win the Valentine's Day gift from C.COMELINESS through WeChat, one of the most popular social platforms in China.

C.COMELINESS invites international designers from diversified cultural background, to interpret China affection with a perspective that knows no regional or cultural boundaries.

Bridging gaps between Chinese and western culture, C.COMELINESS infuses various images embodying Chinese feeling into jewelry designs, integrating modern craftsmanship with artistic quality, and creating love tokens that convey the delicate and unique affection of Chinese people. Such as diamond, imported from the West, now it has become the most important carrier to convey affection in China, although the connotation and romance embalmed in Chinese feeling cannot be fully expressed using western cultural elements.

C.COMELINESS also uses its modern design concepts to reinvigorate the essence of traditional handicraft, using enamel and material that's frequently used in decorative accessories and timepieces into designs, giving the jewelry a unique sense of beauty.

C.COMELINESS has been making constant efforts to revisit traditional craft, and apply it to jewelry design, giving its jewelry series distinct quality of artistry.

"C.COMELINESS was born with the idea to create a jewelry brand that's ingrained with the uniqueness of Chinese beauty," LI Yanling (China PR Director) said, "unlike other jeweler, we spend more time on cultural studies than marketing research, to determine our final design presents profound Chinese culture with simplified outlines."

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 has announced its prestigious panel of judges, which includes five diverse experts from the industries of design, jewellery, and arts from all over the world.

Professor Norman Cherry

Xuxiang Tang, Ben Mori, Paola De Luca, and Stephen Webster (from top left, bottom left, top right to bottom right)

The judges have been chosen for their extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of design as well as their high level of trend-consciousness. They will help to run a thorough and rigorous judging process in a fair and creditable manner. The judging criteria is creativity, originality, adherence to theme, craftsmanship and manufacturing process.

Norman Cherry is renowned for his dedication in the education sector related to Arts and Jewellery, latterly as Pro Vice Chancellor for Arts at the University of Lincoln. From 1996 to 2008, he was head of the Birmingham School of Jewellery. He continuously works on behalf of international clients to connect Chinese and other universities, advising jewellery manufacturers on the development of young designers. Norman Cherry is delighted to announce his position of being the Chairman of the judging panel.

Paola De Luca is a globally-recognized trends forecaster from Italy, with particular expertise on global jewellery design trends. She runs design projects and educational programmes for buyers and government organisations, and conducts seminars on global jewellery design trends at international trade fairs. Paola's much-sought-after trend books are considered among the leading resources on jewellery design.

Ben Mori is an artist and designer from Japan. He studied different fields of arts such as 2D and 3D drawing, liberal arts and graphic design; his artworks mostly rely on heavy colors. "Good artists just keep making art," Ben said in one of his interviews. His artwork has been shown in different exhibitions in several countries.

Professor XuXiang Tang is a professor, doctoral advisor and the director of the Jewelry Studio of the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University. He is also the judge of Arts and Crafts Masters, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Traditional Arts and Crafts Association and Deputy Director of China's Jewelry Design Committee. He is an expert on traditional Chinese metalcraft as well as modern art and design, indulged in Chinese traditional versus contemporary arts.

Stephen Webster is a celebrated English jewellery designer known for his largely pioneering designs that infuse Rock 'n Roll into fine jewellery. The collaboration of fresh, bold and modern in his designs has amassed a celebrity following. Stephen curates Rock Vault, an initiative of the British Fashion Council to mentor, support, showcase and promote Britain's most innovative, fine jewellery talents.

The judges will be deciding the seats for the 30 finalists among all of the entrants and will announce the result in mid-June. The ultimate winner of the competition will earn the "Xifu" Grand Prize and our judges will be delivering prizes to the winners at an awards ceremony in mid-September.

"We are very proud to be able to continue this partnership with Italia Independent and Lapo Elkann, whose creativity and character never cease to surprise us. This new project was an extraordinary experience for us: putting Hublot's capacity for technical innovation and willingness to experiment to the service of the House of Rubinacci-a monument to Italian elegance-and the incomparable style of Lapo Elkann. The Classic Fusion Italia Independent truly represents the fusion of three forms of expertise."Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO Hublot

Since 2014, two collections have been born from the partnership between Hublot, Italia Independent and Lapo Elkann.This time the magic of this wildly creative team was unleashed on the Classic Fusion model. Its name seems to have predestined it for this new special edition: there has never been such a fine example of the fusion of the 'classic' and innovation.

"As a creator, I have always put customisation and bespoke designs, which for me represent real luxury, at the heart of my different projects. It is with this in mind that I conceive and design unique objects, which meet my tastes and requirements, but also satisfy my clients. I like the fact that they become truly mine and that they are distinctive, and this is the case for the Classic Fusion Italia Independent collection."Lapo Elkann, Founder and Artistic Director of Italia Independent

This was a task that was made-to-measure (no pun intended) for Lapo Elkann who is frequently named "the most elegant man in the world" and who has made bespoke designs and customisation his signature. He brought Ferrari's 'Tailor Made' programme to life, and he is continuing and expanding upon the concept with Garage Italia Customs; cars, boats, planes and helicopters, with a unique level of customisation, personalisation and innovative creativity for the whole mobility industry. Lapo also applies this same expertise to the creations that he designs for Hublot and Italia Independent.

The "sartoria Rubinacci" was not chosen at random: the House of Rubinacci holds the most beautiful collection of fabrics in its archives. It was here, in the more than 60,000 square metres of precious houndstooth, tweeds and other cloths that Hublot and Lapo Elkann found a collection of tartans-squared coloured wool weaves from the seventies-that they brought back to life by including them in the Classic Fusion as a chronograph. The dial and straps have therefore been made using these precious fabrics to offer this range of 45 mm timekeepers an end result that is the epitome of elegance. "La vera sprezzatura!"

HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual JNA Awards celebrates its sixth year with a stellar panel of judges consisting of five distinguished experts from the jewellery and gemstone industry.

(From top left, clockwise) Albert Cheng, Advisor to the World Gold Council, Far East (WGC); James Courage, former Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International (PGI); Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE); Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc in Japan; and Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) India and the Middle East.

Organised by JNA, the JNA Awards recognises and honours companies and individuals that have demonstrated excellence, innovation and outstanding business performance to shape the growth and development of Asia's jewellery industry.

An independent panel of industry leaders representing key sectors of the jewellery trade is carefully selected to ensure that the judging process is independent, robust, transparent and intellectually rigorous.

The judges for JNA Awards 2017 are:

Albert Cheng, Advisor to the World Gold Council and former Managing Director, Far East (WGC)

James Courage, former Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International (PGI) and former Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council

Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE)

Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle East

Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc

Letitia Chow, Founder of JNA, Director of Business Development - Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, and Chair of the JNA Awards Judging Panel, remarked, "The judging panel is an integral part of making the JNA Awards an authoritative, fair and successful event. These individuals have been chosen not only for their expertise in the jewellery and gemstone industry, but also for their dedication and contribution to the advancement of the sector."

"Although we saw a seven-year low for jewellery demand in 2016, we have witnessed the resiliency of the jewellery sector - thanks to the gradual corporatization of family-owned companies, and the adoption of state-of-the-art management know-how and IT application by enterprise owners and their teams to their manufacturing, retailing and marketing processes. We encourage these forward thinkers and innovators to share their best business practices through the JNA Awards," added Albert Cheng, Advisor to the WGC and former Managing Director of WGC - Far East.

James Courage commented, "It has been a privilege and a responsibility to have been involved in the judging of the JNA Awards for the last five years since its inception. I have observed increased levels of investment and engagement by our industry in developing employees, improving environmental considerations, raising standards and making technical advancements, which are all well-covered by the focus of the JNA awards." Courage is currently a consultant to the jewellery industry, having recently retired from his roles as Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council and Chief Executive of PGI.

"It's my honour and pleasure to serve as a judge and contribute to the JNA Awards for the sixth consecutive year. In the past five years, I've witnessed marked progress in terms of the quality of participants, the attention it has attracted, and the positive influence it has wielded in the industry as a whole. I believe that the JNA Awards will continue to surprise, delight and impress me in new ways," added Lin Qiang, President and Managing Director of the SDE.

Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of GIA for India and the Middle East, said, "Year after year, the JNA Awards has grown in stature and become synonymous with recognising excellence in the jewellery and gemstone industry. This platform encourages businesses to share their best practices that contribute towards accelerating the pace of innovation in the industry. It has been my honour to be associated with JNA Awards since 2013."

Yasukazu Suwa, Chairman of Suwa & Son, Inc, added, "I am grateful to share the same passion and commitment with my fellow judges in promoting best business practices in the jewellery and gemstone industry. We hope that this year's awards will continue to see more qualified entries and first-time entrants joining our community."

A complete description of the award categories, as well as a detailed explanation of the judging criteria and entry rules, may be reviewed after registering online. Entry submission will start in early March and the deadline for the submission of nominations is on 5 May 2017.

JNA is the organiser of the JNA Awards and is the flagship publication of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, the title is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. It features original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

Rio Tinto Diamonds is one of the world's leading diamond producers and operates a globally integrated mine-to-market diamond business. For over three decades, the company has been an important participant in the international diamond market with two world-class underground diamond mines in Australia (Argyle) and Canada (Diavik).

Rio Tinto's diamond sales and marketing activities, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, are supported by a network of representative offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New York.

Rio Tinto believes in supporting consumer confidence in its diamonds and plays an active role in addressing key industry issues surrounding product integrity and sustainable development. It is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and the Diamond Producers Association.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (Stock Code: 1929) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011.

The iconic brand "Chow Tai Fook" of the Group has been widely recognised for its trustworthiness and authenticity, and renowned for product design, quality and value. The acquisition of Hearts On Fire, an internationally acclaimed U.S. premium diamond brand, in August 2014 has further underpinned the Group's stature as a diamond expert in the industry.

The Group boasts an extensive retail network comprising over 2,300 POS of Chow Tai Fook and Hearts On Fire spanning more than 500 cities in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and the United States, as well as a fast growing e-tail network through operating its Chow Tai Fook e-shop and other e-tail accounts on major online shopping platforms.

The Group's sophisticated vertically integrated business model provides it with an effective and tight control over the entire operation chain from raw material procurement, design, production, to marketing and sales through its extensive distribution channels.

Authorised by the State Council, the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) is the only diamond exchange in China and provides diamond dealers a fair and safe transaction venue under close supervision. It also enjoys a favourable taxation policy and is operated in accordance with international best practices of the diamond industry.

Established in 2000, the SDE is a non-profit, self-regulating membership organisation and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

Founded in February 2016, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is one of two provincial jewellery trading platforms authorised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Aggregating resources from key industrial hubs across Guangdong including Guangzhou, Pingzhou of Foshan, Yangmei of Jieyang and Sihui of Zhaoqing, the Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange joins hands with world-renowned jewellery brands in setting up an international supply chain integrated service platform that offers a secure and convenient trading experience for domestic and overseas jewellers.

The Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange is set to benefit China's jewellery industry in a variety of areas, such as the promotion of a healthier and more balanced international division of labour, foreign trade development, cross-border resource management and consumer market growth. As part of this effort, it will take full advantage of the base and influence of Guangdong's jewellery industry and the benefits stemming from the Belt and Road Initiative to establish linkages with national and global gemstone and jewellery markets.

The Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND), with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and is a subsidiary of GDH Limited, which is Guangdong Province's largest conglomerate operating outside Mainland China.

The principal business of GDLAND is property development and investment, including but not limited to the development and operational management of the innovative commercial real estate, urban complex and industrial business complex. As the strategic arm of GDH Limited, GDLAND engages in the business development of commercial real estate, as well as the projects of urban and industrial complex.

GDLAND's flagship project, namely the "Buxin Project", is planned to become the biggest and most advanced jewellery mart in the world, including a large-scale jewellery trading and exhibition centre along with other facilities, with a lot size of over 87,000 square metres and the construction scale (floor area) is expected to be more than 700,000 square metres. The Buxin Project, which is located in the Buxin area of Luohu district in Central Shenzhen, close to the Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Base, is expected to develop the area into one of the most influential gold and jewellery trading and exchange platforms in China and around the world.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 32 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 19 market sectors with 230 events, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock online products for over 2,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 12 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 events. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with 70 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise over 20 events every year across the country.

HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewellery design talents worldwide are invited to join the inaugural Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition, which offers a 1kg gold bar as grand prize. Organised by JNA & CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the competition opens for entries on 1 March 2017.

The biennial competition aims to usher in a new era in gold wedding jewellery by encouraging designers from around the world to reflect wedding traditions and customs through fresh and creative designs.

‘Oneness’ is the theme of Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017.

The theme of the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is "Oneness," alluding to the crossing of geographic and cultural boundaries to create newer and greater significance for gold wedding jewellery. All designs should reflect originality, creativity and craftsmanship; incorporate the elements of Chinese wedding customs; and embody the contestant's viewpoint on marriage and "Oneness."

In line with this year's theme "Oneness," contestants are asked to design a set of two or more jewellery pieces using gold of 18-karat or above especially tailored for new-generation newlyweds to express the joy and blessing of the bond of marriage.

The competition has two categories: Plain Gold and Gem-set Gold Jewellery. All budding and professional jewellery designers as well as students and graduates of all jewellery design disciplines can enter and compete in both categories. There is no fee to entering the competition.

Setting the bar as a creative forerunner, the competition offers unprecedented prizes worth over 1 million yuan in the form of gold bars, gold medals and gold certificates to put its vision into practice and cement its unique influence on the industry.

Each category will have prizes for first, second and third place and the remaining 17 contestants will receive a Finalist Prize. Only one overall winner will be awarded the "Xifu" Grand Prize.

Winners may also have an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish their profiles and brands through the business cooperation contract with the "Xifu" brand, which will lead to worldwide media coverage and promotions with "Xifu" official retailers, roadshows, an exhibition tour, and many more invaluable business opportunities.

The close collaboration between the Organisers, the supporting organisation, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality, and the exclusive sponsor, Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited, consolidates resources and creates the synergy needed to ensure that the competition operates at the international level.

The independent judging panel of this year's competition comprises world-renowned designers and esteemed leaders from the jewellery and art industry. The judges will conduct two rounds of rigorous, transparent and fair assessment to select the best designs.

Interested participants can submit their entries, together with the completed application form, design sketches and design and material explanation, via mail or online at the competition's website. Deadline for submissions will be midnight (Hong Kong time) of 31 May 2017. For more details, please visit: www.xifudesigncompetition.com.

JNA and CJNA are the flagship jewellery publications of UBM Asia's Jewellery Group. First published in 1983, JNA is the leader in providing up-to-date international jewellery trade news with an Asian insight. With the rapid development of China's jewellery market, CJNA was founded in 1994 to connect Chinese-speaking jewellery professionals with the world's fastest-growing jewellery market. Both magazines feature original, in-depth reports by experienced journalists covering the latest developments in the diamond, pearl, coloured gemstone, jewellery manufacturing, and equipment and supplies sectors.

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia.

The World Gold Council (WGC) is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Its purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.

WGC develops gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and it works with a range of partners to put ideas into action. As a result, WGC creates structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. WGC provides insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

The membership of the WGC includes the world's leading and most forward-thinking gold mining companies.

Established in 1998, the People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen (Yantian District) is located in East Shenzhen, adjacent to the Pearl River Delta. Yantian District continuously promotes the transformation and advancement of its valuable core industries, such as port logistics, gold jewellery, tourism and culture, and biotechnology among others.

Yantian District is the pioneering leader in the Chinese gold jewellery industry. Of the 160 gold jewellery companies based in the district, the income, gross profit and export delivery value of 40 large-scale companies account for 15 to 20 percent of China's total share.

Established in 2009, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality is a bureau of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. The Administration aims at promoting the development of culture, sports and tourism through the enhancement of resource utilisation and cultural vitality of Shenzhen City, the commitment to historical and intangible cultural heritage preservation, as well as the enrichment of tourism experiences.

Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Co Ltd (Batar) is a major gold jewellery manufacturer with businesses that span a wide range of services and products -- from manufacturing and wholesale to retail -- and several financial investments. Batar currently owns more than 20 subsidiaries engaged in various businesses and three independent brands, "Batar Jewelery," "Global Crown" and "Show King." It has more than 400 franchise and retail stores that cover more than 85 percent of China.

]]>2017-02-17T17:44:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/170082-0.shtmlBANGKOK, Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is inviting all gems and jewelry buyers and traders to take part in the 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) during February 22-26, 2017 at Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. Bringing together 730 leading producers in 2,011 booths, BGJF does not only showcase its complete transformation and newly-defined zones, the five-day trade show will also shine spotlight on six special categories of exquisite gems and jewelry specifically crafted for the six rising markets.

Entitled "The Showcases", these special gems and jewelry have been designed to meet the fast-growing demands of potential targets and definitely carry high rate of business opportunities. The six new showcases for niche markets include "Metro Men", jewelry for men; "60+", jewelry for senior citizens, "Pet Parade", jewelry for pet lovers; "The Moment", jewelry for wedding exclusively for Indian and Chinese markets; "Culture Club" jewelry for connoisseurs of hauts arts made of stones and metals; and the latest "Spiritual Power", the showcase of gems and jewelry of opulence and spiritual beliefs.

The all-new six showcases of niche market products have been cleverly designed and placed in the strategic point of the fair. They are believed to lead buyers right from the showcases to their respective booths for further business negotiations.

The 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will take place on February 22-26, 2017 at the Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Trade days will be on February 22-24, 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.; public days will be on February 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. and 26 February 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Please visit www.bkkgems.com for more information and online pre-registration, or dial DITP Call Center 1169 and Tel. +66 2507 8392 to 3.

]]>2017-02-01T17:05:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/169199-0.shtmlBANGKOK, Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, has confirmed that major importers and buyers from key export markets of gems and jewelry will turn up at the 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair that is set to glitter Bangkok during 22-26 February 2017.

The 59th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair

With 20,000 expected visitors from every continents, one of Thailand's major export market of gems and jewelry products is the USA. Therefore, Thai Trade Center New York has confirmed that 23 major buyers from United States would certainly join the upcoming 59th BGJF, while anticipating that the megafair will generate some 17,000 million baht worth of trade deals.

Bringing together over 700 companies at over 2,000 booths, the 59th BGJF will be 25% larger than last year's fair, which generated a sales turnover of US$ 476.85 million. The five-day trade show will feature a dazzling layout, showcasing the full spectrum of gems and jewelry products -- from gemstones, diamonds, pearls, precious metals, synthetics, costume and fashion jewelry, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, display and packaging, equipment and tools, jewelry parts, to machinery; plus a new showcases displaying six niche markets: senior, pet lovers, men, arts & crafts, spiritual jewelry, and jewelry for wedding.

More importantly, at BGJF, legitimate exhibitors will enjoy a DUTY-FREE privilege, which applies to duties on all gems and jewelry products imported and sold at BGJF only. Meanwhile, traders and buyers will benefit greatly from much lower sales prices. Furthermore, the fair will also provide comprehensive trade facilitation such as a business matching service, a business lounge and much more.

The 59th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will take place from February 22-26, 2017, at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani. Business negotiation days are scheduled from February 22-24, 2017, 10am-6pm. The general public is welcome to explore exquisite products on February 25, 10am-6pm, and February 26, 10am-5pm. For more information and online pre-registration, visit www.bkkgems.com or dial DITP Call Center 1169 or e-mail bkkgems@ditp.go.th.

Vertu's ethos is of a 'one world phone', and the Constellation is truly optimized for the global traveller. Acknowledging that many Vertu customers live and travel across multiple countries, Constellation is the first Vertu device to support Dual Sim technology. This enables users to switch between different Sims and networks according to their destination, with Vertu's development team ensuring that, no matter where you are in the world, your Constellation has the optimum set-up for that region.

This perfect world service is complemented by global Wi-Fi access from iPass, the world's largest Wi-Fi network.

Exceptional acoustic performance is achieved with Dolby® Digital Plus virtual surround sound processing and front-facing stereo speakers, placed at the top and bottom of the phone to achieve the best possible stereo separation. Call quality is assured via uplink noise cancelling and HD Voice support.

Constellation also enhances users' social media activity with its exceptional 12-megapixel camera, designed especially for social photographers. Featuring very large 1.55 micro pixels, this camera delivers a superior imaging experience with 4K video support, slo-mo video capture and panorama features.

Alongside its powerful high-performance audio and imaging, Constellation features wireless charging, NFC, Google Android™ 6.01 Marshmallow and secure communications from Silent Circle. A full technical specification is included at the end of this release.

]]>2017-01-20T12:57:00+08:00http://en.prnasia.com/story/168774-0.shtmlBANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Thailand, is pleased to announce the "Fashion Designer Creation Awards 2017" (FDC Awards 2017) in search of talented fashion designers in the AEC region. The competition offers over USD 12,500 in total prize money. The competition will be divided into three categories including apparels, leathers and shoes, jewelries and accessories. Winner and three runner ups in each of these categories will also receive a regional achievement certificate and a plaque. The winner will have an opportunity to undertake a fashion industry study tour overseas.

Fashion Designer Creation Awards 2017

Now into its 3rd year, the Department of Industry Promotion is calling fashion designers throughout AEC to submit entries for the FDC Awards 2017. With a significant role in propelling Thai fashion industry forward, the department organizes the Awards as part of the Fashion Designer Creation campaign that aims to drive growth in the fashion industry. The FDC Awards aspires to enhance capabilities of fashion designers, entrepreneurs, professionals and students. Participants are encouraged to embrace local wisdom, technologies and innovations along with fashion trend in their designs, and take inspiration from ASEAN's unique arts and culture to create captivating collections ranging from apparels, leathers and shoes to jewelries and accessories that cater to diverse tastes of ASEAN consumers, and set trends at the regional and international runway shows.

FDC Awards 2017 is organized by the Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Thailand, in collaboration with the Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development.

Take your passion for fashion to the FDC Awards 2017 and be part of this driving force for fashion design creativity in the AEC. Registration opens now until 31 Jan 2017. To find out more and download the application, visit www.fdcbydip.com.